Do the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in North Somerset?

There are a few niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. North Somerset is one of our areas of where our lawyers have offices.

I am buying a new build flat in North Somerset. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in North Somerset

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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in North Somerset and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to business lessees, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in North Somerset

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in North Somerset for my house move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in North Somerset. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

Your lawyers should enable you to have an understanding of the insurance requirements Information as to the provision as set out in the lease to pay service charges - in respect of the block, and the more general rights a leaseholder has You should receive a copy of the lease Details of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the tennant, superior lessor, freeholder The length of the lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark

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

The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the tenants benefit from being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is usually employed if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. For most North Somerset leaseholds the cost for major works are not wrapped into the service charges, although a few managing agents in North Somerset ask leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance. The answer will be useful as a) areas may cause problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure