My best friend’s step-father is a property lawyer. I suspect that I will be offered mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Amersham?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this page. Whilst charges do contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

I am considering applying for a Yorkshire BS mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Amersham with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, but Yorkshire BS would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Amersham in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will not give a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Amersham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Amersham to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Amersham. I am not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would need to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you will need to inform them of the replacement solicitor and get the loan are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Amersham

I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed flat in Amersham. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have recently received a yearly service charge demand – Do I pay up?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the service charge as normal given that all ground rent and maintenance payments will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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.

Amersham Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

Where a Amersham lease has no more than 80 years it will impact the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your lender that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will probably need a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of what this would cost. For most Amershamlease extensions you will need to own the premises for a couple of years before you are entitled to carry out a lease extension. It would be wise to discover as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day matters like the tidiness of the common parts. Don't be shy to ask prospective neighbours what they think of them. Finally, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the apartment?