I am purchasing a terraced house in Long Hanborough. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Long Hanborough you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Long Hanborough.

We are downsizing from our house in Long Hanborough and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Long Hanborough. Having lived in Long Hanborough for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

How does conveyancing in Long Hanborough differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Long Hanborough contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because builders in Long Hanborough tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Long Hanborough or who has acted in the same development.

All being well we will complete our sale of a £350,000 maisonette in Long Hanborough next Tuesday. The landlords agents has quoted £408 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Long Hanborough?

Long Hanborough conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes often necessitates the purchaser’s conveyancer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to these enquiries most will be content to do so. They are at liberty to invoice a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average costs for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the invoice is technically not due. In reality you have no option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I bought a ground floor flat in Long Hanborough, conveyancing was carried out in 2011. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Long Hanborough with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2080

With just 56 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

How varied are the property related services that Long Hanborough conveyancing firms handle?

Most Long Hanborough conveyancing firms can conduct various legal advice to residential and rural land owners, sellers, first time buyers, freeholders and tenants and you can expect them to do some of the following services:

Property sale conveyancing in Long Hanborough and nationally Property purchase conveyancing in Long Hanborough and nationwide Planning and boundary enquiries Drafting bespoke leases for individuals needs Adverse Possession claims where you are occupying an area of land adjacent to your property and using this as your own - advise on the potential for making a claim to ownership of that land Tenancy and licence agreements