We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Camberley listed by you but stumbled across some other estimates on the internet appear less pricey – why is this?

There are plenty of websites promoting pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, but supplementalfees result in the final invoice being escalated. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure costs set out in terms and conditions should be equitable raised The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Camberley genuinely set out all legal fees for a residential conveyancing case.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Camberley ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Camberley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Camberley. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Should I 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?

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Camberley. Before diving in I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Camberley - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Camberley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Be sure to investigate if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Camberley. If you like the apartmentin Camberley however your dog can’t live with you then you will be faced hard compromise. The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees benefit from being in charge if their destiny and notwithstanding that a managing agent is usually retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability?

We are contemplating instructing a web based solicitor ahead of a Camberley conveyancing firm. Any advice?

There are advantages of being able to pop in to a local Camberley conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing papers same day
• getting face-to-face explanations of issues you don't understand
• the ability to complain if matters need to addressed

When checking estimates, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Camberley high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online agents appear to offer low cost fees, but have hidden 'extras' in the small print.