Having been told to check out your service we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Brinklow found using your comparison tool but stumbled across some other costs illustrations via the web seem less expensive – why is this?

There are numerous solicitors advertising self styled cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalfees end up with the closing bill totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges listed in terms of business should be fair and reasonable raised The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Brinklow genuinely set out all costs for the property you plan topurchase.

Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of stalling in Brinklow conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Brinklow.

I have justbecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Brinklow for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Brinklow conveyancing specialists.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Brinklow before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check 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 Brinklow. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brinklow especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Brinklow.

I am employed by a reputable estate agent office in Brinklow where we have experienced a few flat sales derailed due to short leases. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Brinklow conveyancing firms. Can you clarify whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension process for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

Provided that the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or simultaneously with completion of the disposal of the property.

An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

Brinklow Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before buying

You should be aware if it is fewer than 80 years it will impact the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your bank that they are willing to lend given the lease term. A short lease means that you will probably need a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering what this would cost. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the residence for two years before you are eligible to carry out a lease extension. Who manages the block? How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent?