Can you suggest a Barnsley Building Society sanctioned Chorlton conveyancing solicitor finish our home move within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to go for a high street Chorlton conveyancer or a web based firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Chorlton conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Chorlton. Go in to two or three firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your requirements together with your reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to list firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in Chorlton?

We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

How does conveyancing in Chorlton differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Chorlton contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Chorlton typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Chorlton or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Chorlton is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Chorlton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chorlton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chorlton may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Expecting to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Chorlton. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Chorlton should include some of the following:

Ground rent - what is payable and when is collected, and be on notice if this will change in the future An explanation concerning the obligations in the lease to pay service charges - in relation to the building, and the wider rights a tenant has You should receive a copy of the lease It needs to be made clear to you if the lease permits you to change or upgrade anything in the property- you must know whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is mandated necessary Repair and maintenance of the property

I own a garden flat in Chorlton, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Chorlton with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2076

With 51 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £30,400 and £35,200 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.