Finally the sale completed on my house in Bestwood last February but the buyer keeps telephoning every few hours complaining that her lawyer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should have happened now that I have sold?

Following your disposal your solicitor should forward the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer should also evidence that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Bestwood.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a residence in Bestwood?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Bestwood to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I am buying a new build flat in Bestwood. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bestwood

The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Bestwood is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Bestwood are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bestwood you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bestwood may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Am I right to be wary about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Bestwood conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often referrals from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are numerous parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all recommend solicitors to appoint. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders have an approved list of law firms you must use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.