I am buying a house mortgage free in Marford. I have lived for the previous Seventeen years in Marford. Conveyancing searches are expensive. Given that I know the road and vicinity intimately should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a mortgage, then almost all of the Marford conveyancing searches are optional. Your lawyer will ’encourage you, perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but she is duty bound to do this. Do take into account; if you are going to dispose of the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with apparent issues can still reveal detrimental search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Marford should provide you some helpful advice concerning this.

I have been told that property searches are the main reason for stalling in Marford house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Marford.

I am buying a new build flat in Marford. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Marford

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Marford in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Marford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Marford it brings up many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Marford or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Marford differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from varying types of law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.