We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Fulwood and Elston. We encountered a snag. Our mortgage offer with Nationwide Building Society expires on 27/3/2026 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 31/3/2026. Is it possible to extend the loan expiry date?

The person best placed to deal with your question is your solicitors who will calculate if he or she is should be discussing with the lender, vendor’s conveyancers, selling agents or indeed all parties given the history of your transaction as of today.

I am buying a new build apartment in Fulwood and Elston. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fulwood and Elston

Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I have been recommended by two or three local selling agents in Fulwood and Elston to find a property lawyer using your seach tool. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to offer your services ahead of a competitor’s?

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In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a residence in Neath but reside in Fulwood and Elston. My solicitor (approximately 235 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Fulwood and Elston to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Fulwood and Elston based

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Fulwood and Elston. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Fulwood and Elston ?

Most houses in Fulwood and Elston are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Fulwood and Elston so you should seriously consider looking for a Fulwood and Elston conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Fulwood and Elston, conveyancing was carried out in 1995. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Fulwood and Elston with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2078

With 52 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.