We are about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Alresford. We encountered a problem. Our loan offer with Godiva Mortgages Ltd runs out on 18/11/2026 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 20/11/2026. Can one prolong the loan offer?
The person best placed to address this issue is your conveyancer who will assess whether he or she is corresponding with the mortgage company, seller’s conveyancers, estate agents or indeed all three taking into account the circumstances your transaction as of today.
We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Alresford who is on the Coventry BS solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Alresford.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Alresford. 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 conveyancing.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Alresford
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. 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. 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.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Alresford prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Alresford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Alresford to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Hoping to buy a property located in Alresford and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Alresford. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Alresford area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Alresford. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Do I have to attend the offices of the bank conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Alresford as it will be easier to pop in to their offices when needed.
As opposed to 12 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Alresford.