I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years old) in Manor House. The vast majority the appartments are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the local searches as part of conveyancing in Manor House?

Conveyancing Searches are a vital link in the Manor House conveyancing process. There are numerous search providers who offer Manor House conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authority.

Our bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Manor House but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Manor House or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

Far from all Manor House conveyancing practitioners are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to locate a Manor House conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Manor House. I have a mortgage agreed with Yorkshire BS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Yorkshire BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Manor House. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I have instructed a Manor House solicitor having checked that they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

HSBC will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually HSBC will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Manor House surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

I am buying a new build flat in Manor House. 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Manor House

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Am I best advised to use a Manor House conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am buying? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal work however his firm is located a couple of hundredmiles drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Manor House conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and in the main were content that should surpass using an unknown Manor House conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.