I hired a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Sunderland yesterday. Upon checking the Terms it is apparent thatI am liable for charges even if the dealdoes not proceed. Should I ditch them and instruct an on-line conveyancing brokerage who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Sunderland?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to cover those cases that fail to complete. Dont forget that such deals tend not to cover outlay for instance Sunderland conveyancing search fees.

All was ready to move into my new home in Sunderland next Thursday. My property lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the mortgage company. What does the insurance need to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These obligations are not unique to conveyancing in Sunderland.

My aunt informed me that in buying a property in Sunderland there may be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Sunderland which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Sunderland should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am planning to move home in April. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Sunderland. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this site.

On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the property agent however this can only take place once the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. You should tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Sunderland or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Sunderland.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Sunderland. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. UBS have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is UBS your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for UBS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to UBS where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Sunderland.

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

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

There are only Seventy years unexpired on my lease in Sunderland. I now wish to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Sunderland.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Sunderland - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying

Is there a share of the freehold? Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that will likely increase the service fees?