I am helping my sister sell her flat in Dunstable. Will the conveyancing solicitor arrange an EPC or it is for the seller to coordinate?

After the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy assessments became a mandatory part of selling a house. An EPC should be commissioned in advance of the property being marketed. It is not something that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Dunstable conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy assessments given their relationships with reputable local accredited person

It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have called my Dunstable building society branch on various occasions and was told it does not impact the mortgage offer and they would lend. My Dunstable conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I have no idea who is right.

As long as the is on the lender approved list, they must adhere to the CML Handbook requirements for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

About to purchase house in Dunstable. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Dunstable is on the conveyancing panel.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and found one round the corner in Dunstable I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Dunstable for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

I am selling my property. My former solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Dunstable if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Dunstable. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a property in Swansea but live in Dunstable. My lawyer (who is 235 kilometers from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Dunstable to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Dunstable based

Is there a distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Dunstable?

Conveyancing - in Dunstable or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are purchasing and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the buying price down or asking the vendor to remedy the defects prior to you move in.