My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Chesham Bois and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chesham Bois. We have lived in Chesham Bois for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Chesham Bois in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Chesham Bois. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Chesham Bois to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Is it possible to transfer to a new conveyancer as I have to retain a firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing list. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Chesham Bois five minutes from me but he is not accepted by Bank of Scotland

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Chesham Bois on the Bank of Scotland panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Chesham Bois. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can contrast charges for conveyancing solicitors in Chesham Bois and beyond.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Chesham Bois for my home move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

You may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chesham Bois. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Chesham Bois are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Chesham Bois in which case you should be looking for a Chesham Bois conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Chesham Bois - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

It is important to be aware whether redecorating or some other major work is due shortly that will be shared by the leasehold owners and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a one time payment. You should be aware if it is no more than 80 years it will affect the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your lender that they are content with the length of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely require a lease extension at some point and it is worth finding out how much this would cost. For most Chesham Boislease extensions you will need to own the residence for 24 months in order to be legally able to carry out a lease extension.