Having sold my house in Cambourne last August but my buyer keeps whats apping daily to moan that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?

After completion of your house sale your conveyancer should send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been paid off to the buyers conveyancers. There are no post completion formalities specific conveyancing in Cambourne.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Cambourne prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will not issue a loan on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Cambourne. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Cambourne to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

What does commercial conveyancing in Cambourne cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Cambourne covers a broad array of advice, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a property in Monmouth but live in Cambourne. My solicitor (approximately 200 miles from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Cambourne to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Cambourne

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £425,000 flat in Cambourne next Tuesday. The freeholder has quoted £396 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Cambourne?

Cambourne conveyancing on leasehold flats more often than not involves the buyer’s conveyancer sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to answer such questions the majority will be willing to assist. They are at liberty to charge a reasonable charge for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The management information fee demanded by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

Cambourne Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Are there any major works anticipated that will increase the service fees? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?