Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Thorpe Astley so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Whereas this was necessary ten years ago, the vast majority banks no longer need their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to supply identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to instructing a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Thorpe Astley.

I can see plenty of information on this site concerning conveyancing in Thorpe Astley but what is your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Thorpe Astley

Do not opt for the lowest Thorpe Astley conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

Can you point me to a directory of Santander panel conveyancers in Thorpe Astley on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable online. If you are looking for a Thorpe Astley conveyancer on the Santander please make the most of our tool.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Thorpe Astley conveyancing solicitors have been appointed. How long does it take for Virgin Money to forward the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Virgin Money conducted the valuation? Have you advised Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I am buying a new build flat in Thorpe Astley. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Thorpe Astley

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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.

My husband and I are new to the buying process - agreed a price, but the estate agent has warned us that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint their recommended solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Thorpe Astley

We suspect that the seller is not behind this requirement. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make the point that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to appoint your own,trusted Thorpe Astley conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothose that will give the estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by head office.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years unexpired on my flat in Thorpe Astley. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What should I do?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Thorpe Astley.

Thorpe Astley Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Make sure you find out if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Thorpe Astley leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Thorpe Astley. If you like the flatin Thorpe Astley yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced difficult compromise. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? How is the lease structured?