I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Longlands. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 21/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Longlands differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Longlands contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Longlands typically purchase the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Longlands or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Longlands before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Longlands. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Longlands. I've stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I’m about to sell my 2 bed flat in Longlands. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as normal because all rents and service invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer 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.
Following months of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Longlands. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to arrive at the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Longlands flat is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case affected 1 flat.
Builders have recommended to me a lawyer and I've obtained an estimate from them. They are almost £300 cheaper than my local Longlands conveyancing practitioner. What's the catch?
Housebuilders normally have lists of lawyers who expedite matters and who know the developer’s contract and property lawyer. As many developers offer an inducement to select a preferred property lawyer for this reason, any increased fees can be avoided and a builder won't put forward a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they demand an exchange inside a month. The argument for not opting for the suggested solicitor is that they may be unwilling to fight for your interests for fear of alienating the sellers. Where you have concerns that this may be the situation you should keep with your local Longlands solicitor.