Completed the sale of my flat in Halifax last October but my buyer keeps telephoning every few hours complaining that his lawyer is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?

Post completion of your disposal your solicitor is obliged to forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where appropriate, your solicitor must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been repaid to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Halifax.

How does conveyancing in Halifax differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Halifax come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Halifax tend to 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 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 used to new build conveyancing in Halifax or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Halifax in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Halifax. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Halifax especially if they are familiar with such properties in Halifax.

My father has recommend that I use his conveyancers in Halifax. Should I find my own property lawyer?

No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

Planning to complete next month on a studio apartment in Halifax. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Halifax should include some of the following:

Repair and maintenance of the property Rent payments - how much and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change The unexpired lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and aware of the importance of the 80 year mark Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is important for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building You must be told what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned

Halifax Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Who manages the block? How much is the ground rent and service charge? Be sure to enquire if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Halifax leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Halifax. If you love the propertyin Halifax but your dog can’t move with you then you have a very hard choice.