Would the conveyancing solicitors identified via your search tool perform conveyancing in Barlaston by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Please call us to get a fee calculation and details as to dates.

We see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Barlaston?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Barlaston.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Barlaston conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Barlaston.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Barlaston. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Barlaston ?

The majority of houses in Barlaston are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Barlaston so you should seriously consider looking for a Barlaston conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

I own a 1st floor flat in Barlaston, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Barlaston with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2093

With 68 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

Are the Barlaston conveyancing lawyers identified as being on the lender conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by the lender?

Barlaston law firm practices and firms carrying out conveyancing in Barlaston themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the bank conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the mortgage company directly.