How do I find out if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Wootton is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for National Westminster Bank thus spending £175.00 in additional legal invoice.

Feel free to take advantage of the search tool on this site. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Wootton’ or your location and you will discover numerous conveyancers located in Wootton or near you.

Me and my brother purchased a semi-detached Victorian house in Wootton. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Halifax. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Wootton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

I am buying a new build apartment in Wootton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wootton

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Wootton I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Wootton in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

Been looking for a conveyancing practitioner for freehold sale conveyancing in Wootton. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to discharge, no rush, no onward chain. Got an estimate from a lawyer for nine hundred pounds excluding VAT which is a little steep considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Wootton?

As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the cheapest for sale conveyancing in Wootton.