We instructed a high street firm for my conveyancing in Ashbourne last week. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions I notewe are responsible for costs even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and appoint a web based solicitor practice who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Ashbourne?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to counteract those conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that such offerings rarely protect you from expenditure e.g. Ashbourne conveyancing search charges.

Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Ashbourne even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example if I intend to buy a shop in Ashbourne with a loan from Birmingham Midshires?

Our search tool is primarily there to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Ashbourne but we have set out towards the bottom of this page some Ashbourne commercial conveyancing firms. You should speak with the solicitors directly to see if they can also act for Birmingham Midshires

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Ashbourne ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ashbourne. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ashbourne especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Ashbourne.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but live in Ashbourne. My solicitor (based 300 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Ashbourne who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Ashbourne

Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Ashbourne with the intention of saving time on the sale process?

• Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Ashbourne can be bypassed if you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ representatives.
The majority of landlords or managing agents in Ashbourne charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most usual reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Ashbourne. A minority of Ashbourne leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, it would be prudent to notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers put in hand bank and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors. You may think that you are aware of the number of years left on your lease but you should verify this via your solicitors. A purchaser's lawyer will be unlikely to recommend their client to to exchange contracts if the lease term is below 80 years. In the circumstances it is important at an early stage that you identify whether the lease requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your home on the market for sale.

Ashbourne Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Does the lease include onerous restrictions? This information is important as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have all the details