I am the sole beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Wolsingham. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in December. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in December. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. Most lenders would take a practical view as this obligation primarily exists to capture subsales or the flipping of properties.

Can I be sure that the Wolsingham conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Wolsingham seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

The mortgage over my property is with Clydesdale for my property in Wolsingham. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Clydesdale?

Clydesdale must be informed of your intention prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Clydesdale’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Clydesdale will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Clydesdale directly. You need not do this via a Clydesdale conveyancing panel lawyer.

What can a local search inform me about the house I am buying in Wolsingham?

Wolsingham conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searchflow The local search plays a central part in many a Wolsingham conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

How does conveyancing in Wolsingham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Wolsingham approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Wolsingham tend to buy 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Wolsingham or who has acted in the same development.

Is it possible to switch solicitor as I have to choose one who is on the Coventry Building Society conveyancing panel. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Wolsingham round the corner but he is not accepted by Coventry Building Society

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Wolsingham on the Coventry Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Wolsingham. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Wolsingham.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Wolsingham. Conveyancing and Barnsley Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Wolsingham who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Wolsingham conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Wolsingham Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

Please inform me if there are any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the service charges? What prohibitions are contained in the Wolsingham Lease? It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other major work is coming up that will be shared amongst the tenants and will dramatically increase the the service fees or require a specific payment.