I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Linton. Now, I need my documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Linton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Linton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Linton come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in Linton typically purchase the land, 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 Linton or who has acted in the same development.

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

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

My partner has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Linton. Should I choose my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm that you are considering.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Linton from the perspective of saving time on the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Linton can be avoided where you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information which will be required by the buyers’ representatives.
In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Most leases in Linton state that internal structural changes or laying down wooden flooring require a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such works. Should you fail to have the paperwork to hand do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your lawyer in the first instance. A minority of Linton leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, you should place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is financially capable of paying the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the freehold, you should ensure that you are holding the original share certificate. Obtaining a new share certificate is often a lengthy process and delays many a Linton home move. If a reissued share certificate is needed, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where relevant) for this sooner rather than later.

Linton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

How is the lease structured? What is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? It would be sensible to find out as much as you can about the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day issues like the tidiness of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other tenants whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, find out the dates that the service fees are due to the relevant party and precisely what it includes.