Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Altrincham even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance where I intend to buy a shop in Altrincham with a mortgage from The Royal Bank of Scotland?

The service is predominantly utilised to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Altrincham but we have recorded at the end of this page a selection of Altrincham commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the firm directly to check if they are also authorised to represent The Royal Bank of Scotland

Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Altrincham , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Altrincham conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the registration is concluded.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Altrincham registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any third parties. As of today approximately three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration takes place once the buyer is living at the property therefore 'speed' is not typically primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Altrincham prior to appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Altrincham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Altrincham to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Altrincham conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Altrincham conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non Altrincham conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation? Can they put you in touch with clients in Altrincham who can give a testimonial?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Altrincham - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that will likely add a premium to the service fees? You should want to find out as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they can either make your life much simpler or problematic. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants if they are happy with their service. On a final note, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money. Does this lease have in excess of 80 years left?

I have just started marketing my basement apartment in Altrincham.Conveyancing has not commenced but I have recently received a half-yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is clear the maintenance contribution as normal as all ground rent and service payments will be allottedon completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially