About to purchase a new build flat in Handforth. Conveyancing is daunting 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Handforth

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

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 straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Handforth is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Handforth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Handforth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Handforth may ascertain 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 premises.

I am a sole trader wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Handforth for below 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Handforth, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or email us so that we can furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

Am I better off to appoint a Handforth conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am buying? We have a good friend who can execute the legal work however his firm is located approximately 350miles away.

The primary upside of using a local Handforth conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Handforth know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were impressed that must surpass using an unfamiliar Handforth conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.

We have an offer in principle from Bank of Scotland who suggested we could borrow up to £350k. When do I need to instruct a solicitor for conveyancing? Handforth is where we plan to move to.

It would be wise to appoint a solicitor now requesting that they create a file for you. This will kickstart: 1) the estate agent to send out the Sales Memo to all parties 2) the seller’s lawyer to send out the draft paperwork. That being said, do not ask your lawyer to order searches until you have your valuation report via Bank of Scotland and you are willing to move forward.