The solicitor who helped my last purchase has given a fee calculation of just over a thousand pound for fixed fee conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles. I am hoping to sell a Victorian property for £225,000. Are these estimated fees excessive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles?

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you are willing to invest time scrutinising prices you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, you couldcome to regret choosing an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to check that the conveyancer can represent your lender. You can use our search tool to locate a Chalfont St Giles conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chalfont St Giles.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Chalfont St Giles and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Chalfont St Giles. We have lived in Chalfont St Giles for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must enquire of 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 sickness)

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one near me in Chalfont St Giles I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Chalfont St Giles suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

My husband and I are new to the buying process - agreed a price, yet the property agent informed us that the owners will only issue a contract if we use their recommended solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Chalfont St Giles

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the vendors direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to instruct your own,trusted Chalfont St Giles conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will earn their estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chalfont St Giles. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Chalfont St Giles ?

Most houses in Chalfont St Giles are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Chalfont St Giles so you should seriously consider looking for a Chalfont St Giles conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Chalfont St Giles Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

What restrictions exist in the Chalfont St Giles Lease? Please note if it is no more than 80 years it will affect the salability of the apartment. Check with your lender that they are content with the length of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth discovering how much this would cost. For most Chalfont St Gileslease extensions you will need to own the property for a couple of years before you are entitled to exercise a lease extension. It would be sensible to find out as much as possible about the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues like the tidiness of the common parts. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants whether they are happy with their management. In conclusion, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending the funds.