Are the Aylesford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Leeds Building Society?

Aylesford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

What can a local search inform me about the house we're purchasing in Aylesford?

Aylesford conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search plays an important part in most Aylesford conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Aylesford ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Aylesford. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Aylesford especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Aylesford.

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

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

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Aylesford. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Aylesford ?

Most houses in Aylesford 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 apparent that you are buying in Aylesford in which case you should be shopping around for a Aylesford conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

Aylesford Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

The answer will be useful as a) areas can cause problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is due shortly that will be shared between the tenants and will dramatically increase the the service fees or result in a one time invoice. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?