Can I be sure that the Sands End conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Sands End getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Sands End bank branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Sands End conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

Provided that the solicitor is on the lender approved list, she or he must follow the CML Handbook requirements for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Nationwide have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Sands End has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

Your property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (be sure the property lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Nationwide or your financial adviser and finish off any outstanding documentation. Nationwide will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or seller to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nationwide will issue the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Sands End.

How does conveyancing in Sands End differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Sands End contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because developers in Sands End usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Sands End or who has acted in the same development.

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Following months of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Sands End. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Where there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to make a decision on the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Sands End residence is 29 Sisters Avenue in April 2013. The Tribunal camme to the conclusion that the entire freehold should be transferred by the landlord to the nominee purchaser. The price to be paid was the sum of £53,527. This had been arrived at by applying a deferment rate of 5.25% to the freehold reversion and relativity of 95.4% to the leasehold values. This case related to 4 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 85.78 years.

Are there common defects that you see in leases for Sands End properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Sands End. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Insurance obligations Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

You could have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Yorkshire Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Godiva Mortgages Ltd all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to pull out.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Sands End. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Sands End are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Sands End in which case you should be looking for a Sands End conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.