The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Gaydon. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gaydon

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. 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. 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Gaydon I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Gaydon suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Gaydon and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Gaydon is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

My husband and I are one month into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Gaydon. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would need to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-issued. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Gaydon

Is it the case that all Gaydon legal practices on every lender conveyancing panel?

The LenderPanel search tool on this page may be of use or you can go into your local lender branch in Gaydon. Chances are that they will know some good conveyancing solicitors in Gaydon