Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Crawley Down. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 1/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Crawley Down. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Crawley Down
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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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Crawley Down is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Crawley Down are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Crawley Down you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
In surfing the world wide web for the phrase on line conveyancing in Crawley Down it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?
The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Crawley Down or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Crawley Down vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.
I have just appointed agents to market my garden apartment in Crawley Down. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have recently had a yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the invoice as you normally would as all ground rent and service invoices will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Crawley Down, conveyancing was carried out May 1998. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Crawley Down with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2103
You have 77 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £7,600 and £8,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
Do I need to attend the offices of the bank conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Crawley Down as it will be easier to pop in to their offices if required.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the lender undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down. it would nevertheless be wise to check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.