I am nearing exchange of contracts for my house in Stow on the Wold and the EA has just called to warn that the buyers are switching conveyancer. The reason given is that the lender will only work with property lawyers on their conveyancing panel. Why would a big named lender only work with specific law firms rather the firm that they want to choose for their conveyancing in Stow on the Wold ?

UK lenders have always had panels of law firms they are content to work with, but in recent years big names such as Lloyds Banking Group, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have worked with them for many years.

Mortgage companies point to the increase in fraud by way of justification for the cull – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. Banks tend not to reveal how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are not going to have any sway in the decision.

We are a couple about to exchange contracts for a leasehold flat in Stow on the Wold. We have hit a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with expires on but the owners are suggesting a completion date of . Can one extend the loan expiry date?

The best person to address this issue is your solicitors who should calculate whether they should be discussing with the mortgage company, seller’s conveyancers, estate agents or conceivably all parties given the history of your conveyancing as of today.

How does conveyancing in Stow on the Wold differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Stow on the Wold contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Stow on the Wold typically 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Stow on the Wold or who has acted in the same development.

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I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Stow on the Wold. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Stow on the Wold - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Stow on the Wold - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the service fees? Most Stow on the Wold leasehold flats will have a service charge for maintenance of the block levied on behalf of the freeholder. Should you buy the apartment you will have to meet this amount, normally periodically throughout the year. This could be anything from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common grounds. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a significant figure, say around £25-£75 but you should to check it because occasionally it can be surprisingly expensive. Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Stow on the Wold ask tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger works.