In the event thatI was to buy a straightforward housein Oxshott mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Oxshott?

Any savings you would make will be isolated to the Oxshott conveyancing searches. Your solicitor still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your sellers solicitor, SDLT submission, register the ownership etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a charge but it won't be a lot.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Oxshott

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Oxshott and Solicitor partnerships in Oxshott who can help with your conveyancing We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. They may both also handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We previously appointed conveyancers locally in Oxshott on the Aldermore solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a further sum for the legal aspects of the Aldermore mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Aldermore?

As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your lawyer can levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by Aldermore but by your Oxshott conveyancer. Some firms on the Aldermore panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Aldermore are being difficult. The Oxshott solicitor who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Aldermore are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Aldermore have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Aldermore have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Aldermore may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I have been told that property searches are the main cause of obstruction in Oxshott conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Oxshott.

How straightforward is it to use your search app to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Oxshott on the panel for my lender?

Step one is to select a bank such as National Westminster Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland or TSB then type in your location a common one being Oxshott. Conveyancing practices in Oxshott and across England and Wales should be shown.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years unexpired on my lease in Oxshott. I now wish to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What should I do?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Oxshott.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Oxshott conveyancing firm to represent me?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to assess the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Oxshott flat is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case related to 1 flat.