I hired a Bramhall based lawyer for our conveyancing in Bramhall recently. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I seewe are responsible for fees even if the dealdoes not happen. Would I be best advised to instruct a web based conveyancing company promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Bramhall?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to counteract those conveyances that abort. Also remember that these schemes rarely protect you from disbursements by way of example Bramhall conveyancing search fees.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Bramhall and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Bramhall. Having lived in Bramhall for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Bramhall for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Bramhall conveyancing specialists.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Bramhall. I've stumble upon a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Last June I purchased a leasehold property in Bramhall. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Bramhall Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

Who is in charge of the building? How many years remain on the lease? It would be wise to discover as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants what they think of them. In conclusion, be sure you know the dates that the service charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically how they are spending the funds.