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Hello, I have recently commissioned a survey for a flat that I am thinking of buying. However, I note that the electrical applicances, supply, underfloor heating, electrical safety and plumbling were not part of the survey. I have not yet seen the report, but met the surveyor after the...

First, subletting is allowed. Second, there is no mystery, the lease will be available to the solicitor, where it will be discussed. The estate agent does not have a copy. I doubt if there is any small print

I would presumably see the lease at the solicitor stage. I am buying the flat for myself, as a place live. I am not interested in subletting

Out of interest, if I use a conventional solicitior will I be given a copy of the lease to read and then discuss with the legal advisor.

Thank you. A useful link Regards

Rgarding online conveyancers. I have not seen the lease. The estate agent does not have a copy. But the solicitor will have a copy. In the case of online conveyancing how will I see the lease, and how can it be discussed? Thanks

8-12 weeks seems typical. I am also surprised at how much the conveyancing process costs. Solictors' fees. of course. take up most of the expense. It seems to me a lot of money for little work

Thank you. I have made an offer and it has been accepted. I am now considering surveyors and solicitors. Regarding solicitors. I am wondering why the conveyancing process takes so long. I have asked a firm and they say each case is unique and it depends upon the length of the chain. They said...

I would prefer the first opion. I have been looking for some time, and am now ready to purchase.

Cash I have now agreed a price. The estate agent seems happy with my order of events. After further thought, if the surveyor finds faults, I will likely ask the vendor to rectify the matters. Regards

Hello, I need some advice regarding making an offer on a flat. The flat was on sale for £225,000, but was later reduced to £215,000. I made on offer of £198,750, which was rejected. The estate agent has indicated that an offer close to £205,000 might secure the flat. I don't want to be seen...

Thank you for responding. On further consideration, the estate agent is probaly right that it is advantageous to have the car park under the adjacent, and very close, block. The walk is relatively short. The roads around the block are very busy and there is usually no place to stop for five...

Hello, I just want to get the views of those in the forum A flat that I am thinking of buying has an allocated parking space in an underground garage. The garage is not under the block and there involves climbing stairs and walking to get to the car. The estate agent maintains that having an...

Hello, I would like to check the order of precedence when purchasing a leaehold flat. I have seen a flat that I would like to purchase. I have carried out some research and have decided on the ammount I am prepared to offer. If accepted, I will then instruct a surveyer to produce a report...

I have been looking at a freehold maisonette - flat The accommodation consists of the whole top floor, over three garages (each garage can contain one car). One of the garages belongs to the maisonette. There are no other flats in the building. The building is detached I have not seen...

I like this approach. Perhaps I could also email the agent and tell them that I am visiting the properties. This could also focus their mind

Hello, I have sent email messages to an estate agent in an attempt to gain information regarding some properties that they are marketing. However, they do not answer. I prefer email communication Are there other methods that I can use to gain information regarding particular properties. For...

Thank you for responding. From the article you gave, it does seem quite possible. I have only read the agents description of the property. Evidently the service charge is £150/yr (no mention of increase in the future). I know that there is allocated parking, and I expect a portion will be used...

Hello, I am thinking of viewing a house, built by Bovis Homes that is freehold, but also has service charges attached. How is this possible? In this case, what is the difference between leasehold and freehold? The property has a number of NHBC years left. In the circumstances, would this house...

Thank you. I will soon be viewing a flat where, evidently, and a Residents Association manages the block. I am wondering If would be required to assist in the management of the block if I became a resident? I wonder how well the system works in practice. How can I check?