The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Beaworthy. 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Beaworthy

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Should I be concerned that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Beaworthy conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many professional services, often input from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all recommend solicitors to use. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your house move.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Beaworthy for my sale. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 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 regulator sometimes monitor call for training purposes.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Beaworthy. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they are sending me a report on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Beaworthy should include some of the following:

The length of the lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Specifying your rights in relation to common areas in the building.For instance, does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or hallways? You need to be informed what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease if lease caters for for a sinking account for major works? Where does the liability rest for maintaining the window frames

I acquired a garden flat in Beaworthy, conveyancing formalities finalised April 1996. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Beaworthy with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2087

You have 61 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £19,000 and £22,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

What are my options where I am unhappy with the solicitor who conducted my conveyancing in Beaworthy?

Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and unfortunately sometimes things do go wrong. However there is recourse if you were not happy with your conveyancing in Beaworthy. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their regulator. If things still aren’t resolved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.