We are selling our home in Brixworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Brixworth lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Brixworth. We have lived in Brixworth for three years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I purchased a terraced Victorian house in Brixworth. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and TSB. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Brixworth and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Brixworth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Brixworth contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because developers in Brixworth tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Brixworth or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Brixworth ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements 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 assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Brixworth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brixworth especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Brixworth.

I own a leasehold house in Brixworth. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Brixworth who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Brixworth conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Brixworth, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Brixworth with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2082

With only 56 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £29,500 and £34,000 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 the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.