I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Leegomery for our house move. Our broker has since notified us that our mortgage lenders Yorkshire Building Society won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

A mortgage company may insist on a panel solicitor act for it. Borrowers are liable to bear the cost of this. Try using our database to select a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Leegomery on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list of solicitors.

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Leegomery. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Leegomery of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Leegomery. 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leegomery

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? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Leegomery for my sale. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

One can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Leegomery conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Leegomery conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Leegomery conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing? Can they put you in touch with clients in Leegomery who can give a testimonial?

Leegomery Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

You will want to discover as much as possible about the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters like the tidiness of the common parts. Enquire of other people if they are happy with them. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending that money. Does the lease include onerous restrictions? Are there any major works on the horizon that could increase the maintenance charges?