How does conveyancing in South Yorkshire differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in South Yorkshire contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in South Yorkshire usually acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 South Yorkshire or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in South Yorkshire ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in South Yorkshire. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in South Yorkshire and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about South Yorkshire. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the South Yorkshire area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at South Yorkshire. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in South Yorkshire. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the replacement conveyancer and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and complications. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in South Yorkshire

I pay a maintenance fee for my flat in South Yorkshire. As a result of poor financial planning I fell into arrears with payments. I negotiated a settlement schedule but there is still approximately £3000 outstanding at the current time.

I now wish to sell and I am worried this could jeopardize the sale if I have to pay off the arrears first. Do I have to settle before - is this practicable?

Your lawyer should be able to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept payment out of the completion monies. Here is an example of why it might be good to instruct a lawyer in South Yorkshire as they are likely to enjoy a strong line of communication with the parties.