When will exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Boroughbridge and do I need to be at the conveyancers office?

If you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Boroughbridge you are invited in to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we recommend supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is necessary for the firm to officially exchange when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Boroughbridge)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

five months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Boroughbridge completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Boroughbridge before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Boroughbridge. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Should I go with a Boroughbridge conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? An old friend can handle the legal work however they are based 200miles drive away.

The benefit of a high street Boroughbridge conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Boroughbridge know how is a bonus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were impressed that must trump using an unfamiliar Boroughbridge conveyancing lawyer just because they are based in the area.

I want to let out my leasehold flat in Boroughbridge. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Your lease dictates relations between the freeholder and you the flat owner; specifically, it will set out if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The rule is that if the lease contains no specific ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. Most leases in Boroughbridge do not contain an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a duplicate of the tenancy agreement.

I inherited a studio flat in Boroughbridge, conveyancing having been completed in 2011. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Boroughbridge with an extended lease are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2070

With 51 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £30,400 and £35,200 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.