Are the Audley conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Barclays conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Barclays?

Audley conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Barclays directly.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Audley. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Now that you are to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to hire the services of a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a pending deadline in which to complete the transaction. Every auction property should have a corresponding auction pack. This should include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor requires. If you have purchased leasehold premises the legal papers may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to the lawyer instructed by you ASAP. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Leeds Building Society. Audley conveyancing practitioners were selected. How long does it take for Leeds Building Society to issue the offer to the solicitor?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Leeds Building Society conducted the valuation? Have you informed Leeds Building Society as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Bank of Ireland have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Audley has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

Your property agent will need to be informed of your solicitor's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Contact Bank of Ireland or the financial adviser and complete any relevant documentation. Bank of Ireland will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week to receive the mortgage offer. Bank of Ireland will issue the offer to you and your solicitors. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Audley.

The deeds to our house are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Audley 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be evidenced by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and get current copies of the property title for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for a small fee.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Audley and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Audley

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Audley. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Audley are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Audley in which case you should be shopping around for a Audley conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.

Audley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Its a good idea to find out as much as you can regarding the company managing the building as they will either make your living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues like the tidiness of the communal areas. Ask other people if they are happy with them. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the service fees are due to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending that money. It would be wise to enquire if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Audley. If you love the propertyin Audley however your dog can’t make the move with you then you will be presented with a hard determination. How is the lease structured?