Completed the sale of my flat in Northam last May but my buyer keeps telephoning every few hours complaining that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?
Post completion of your disposal your solicitor should forward the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. If applicable, your solicitor must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities just for conveyancing in Northam.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Northam. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Just acquired a terraced house in Northam , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Northam conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration formalities are addressed.
As far as conveyancing in Northam registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. As of today in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I am buying a new build apartment in Northam. 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 conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Northam
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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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Northam. I have chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? 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?
All being well we will complete our sale of a £150,000 apartment in Northam next Monday. The management company has quoted £408 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Northam?
Northam conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes ordinarily results in fees being levied by managing agents :
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Answering pre-contract questions
Where consent is required before sale in Northam
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Northam, conveyancing was carried out in 2009. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Northam with a long lease are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095
With only 70 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.