I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of 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 newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Longlands approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because new home sellers in Longlands tend to buy the land, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Longlands or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Longlands in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Longlands. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Longlands to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Longlands. I've stumble upon a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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 have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed apartment in Longlands. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?
It best that you clear the maintenance contribution as usual as all rents and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents 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 have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Longlands conveyancing firm to assist?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Longlands conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Longlands property 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 was in relation to 1 flat.
Builders have suggested I use a solicitor and I've obtained a quote from them. They are nearly three hundred pounds less expensive than my local Longlands conveyancer. Should I use them?
Developers often have panels of lawyers who are quick and who know the developer’s paperwork and conveyancing practitioner. As many developers offer an incentive to choose a preferred property lawyer for this reason, any increased cost can be avoided and a builder won't recommend a conveyancing warehouse and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they want exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not opting for the suggested lawyer is that they may be unwilling to fight for your interests at the risk of upsetting the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the case you should stick with your local Longlands conveyancing practitioner.