I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Litherland. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Litherland?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Litherland. 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…’
I am buying a new build flat in Litherland. 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.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Litherland
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Litherland is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Litherland are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Litherland you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Litherland 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 residence.
We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent advised that the vendor will only proceed if we use the agent's recommended solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Litherland
It is unlikely the sellers are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to appoint your preferred Litherland conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Litherland conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Litherland conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Litherland conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Litherland who can give a testimonial?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Litherland - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying
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Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the tenants? Many Litherland leasehold apartments will incur a service bill for the upkeep of the building set by the management company. Should you buy the flat you will have to pay this contribution, normally in instalments throughout the year. This can differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built buildings. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a large figure, say around £25-£75 but you need to check as occasionally it could be many hundreds of pounds. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?