We are planning to move property in December. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Curdworth. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your selling agent however this can only happen after the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in locating a conveyancing in Curdworth or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Curdworth.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Curdworth. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.
I had an offer accepted on a house in Curdworth on 15/10/2025, valuation was booked five days later, received a clean bill of health. Conveyancer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nottingham and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nottingham to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Curdworth?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Curdworth. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Curdworth differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Curdworth come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because builders in Curdworth typically buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Curdworth or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Curdworth is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Curdworth are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Curdworth you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Curdworth may determine 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 residence.
My father has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Curdworth. Do I take his guidance?
No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or family who have actually experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.
I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agency in Curdworth where we see a number of leasehold sales derailed due to short leases. I have received conflicting advice from local Curdworth conveyancing firms. Can you confirm whether the vendor of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser can avoid having to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.
An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Curdworth - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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Best to be warned whether a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is due in the near future to be shared between the tenants and will materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one time payment. Does the lease have onerous restrictions? The answer will be useful as a) areas could cause problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to know about it