Would the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend conduct right to buy conveyancing in Cullercoats?

We have identified a variety of conveyancing solicitors carrying out right to buy conveyancing matters Please contact the solicitors listed to obtain a conveyancing quote.

We are downsizing from our property in Cullercoats and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Cullercoats. Having lived in Cullercoats for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Cullercoats before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a loan on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cullercoats. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Cullercoats to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to select one who is on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing list. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Cullercoats five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Birmingham Midshires

It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Cullercoats on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Cullercoats. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare charges for conveyancing solicitors in Cullercoats and beyond.

Last November I purchased a leasehold property in Cullercoats. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Cullercoats Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Are there any major works in the near future that will add a premium to the service fees? It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared between the leaseholders and will materially impact the level of the service charges or necessitate a one time payment. Be sure to discover if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Cullercoats leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Cullercoats. If you love the propertyin Cullercoats but your cat can’t move with you then you will be presented with a hard choice.