We are aiming to move house in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in West Derby. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen before I stumbled across your website.

On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from the estate agent but this should only happen when the sellers conveyancers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in West Derby or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in West Derby.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in West Derby. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their property lawyer. I paid an on account payment of £225. A couple of days later, the lawyer called me to say that they were not on the UBS conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the UBS panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Intending to buy a flat in West Derby. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the West Derby conveyancer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

Me and my brother have a 4 bedroom Edwardian property in West Derby. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Barclays Direct. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Barclays Direct to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in West Derby and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in West Derby. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Derby

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

My father-in-law has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in West Derby. Do I take his recommendation?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in West Derby. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

Responsibility to repair and maintain the building. It is essential for you to know which party is duty bound to repair and maintenance of every part of the building Whether your lease has a provision for a reserve fund? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Where does the liability rest for maintaining the window frames What options are open to you if another tenant in the building breaches a clause of their lease?

West Derby Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Does the lease have onerous restrictions? It would be sensible to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day issues such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other people if they are happy with their service. In conclusion, find out the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments?