How does conveyancing in Heath Hayes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Heath Hayes approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Heath Hayes tend to buy 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 Heath Hayes or who has acted in the same development.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a BTL mortgage with Britannia and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards a second house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Heath Hayes. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and communicate your expectations and requirements.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Heath Hayes. I happened to land on a site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in Heath Hayes. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Even though your last Heath Hayes conveyancing solicitor is not around you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the apartment. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to obtain consent via your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. This means that you cannot sublet in the absence of first obtaining consent. The consent must not not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Heath Hayes Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Does the lease include onerous restrictions? Make sure you discover if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is very common in Heath Hayes leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Heath Hayes. If you like the apartmentin Heath Hayes but your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard choice.

Partway through the sale of a leasehold flat in Heath Hayes. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we have been asked to pay a fortune by the freeholder. So far we have paid £268 for a leasehold management information and then a further £200 plus VAT for additional queries raised by the purchaser's property lawyer.

You will not have control over the level of the fee for this information however the typical costs for the information for Heath Hayes leasehold property is £350. For Heath Hayes conveyancing deals it is usual for the vendor to cover the costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to address such questions although many will agree to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices out of proportion to the work involved. Regretfully there is no legislation that mandates set fees for administrative tasks. There is no prescriptive time frame by which they are obliged to supply the information.