We went with a Charmouth based solicitor for our conveyancing in Charmouth yesterday. Going through the Terms and Conditions I seeI am liable for fees even where the conveyance does not complete. Would I be best advised to appoint an internet firm advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Charmouth?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract those cases that abort. Please beware that these offerings generally do not cover outlay by way of example Charmouth conveyancing search fees.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Charmouth costs more?

In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Charmouth and elsewhere usually requires additional work compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes analysing the lease terms, corresponding with the landlord about the service of required notices, securing current service charge and management information, obtaining the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Charmouth?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Charmouth will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Charmouth. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Charmouth.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Charmouth it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Charmouth commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Charmouth.

I am a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Charmouth. I am not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A solicitor would have to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Charmouth

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Charmouth. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Charmouth should include some of the following:

Repair and maintenance of the flat Setting out your rights in respect of common areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease permit a right of way over a path or staircase? What remedies are open the freeholder should you breach a clause of your lease? Whether the lease restricts you from subletting the flat, or having a home office for business You would want to be sent a copy of the lease

Charmouth Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

What is the service charge and ground rent on the flat? What is the length of the lease?