Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Coxhoe is more expensive?

Coxhoe leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

Should our lawyer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Coxhoe.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Coxhoe. Plenty of people will purchase a property in Coxhoe, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be initiated by the purchaser or by their conveyancers which should figure out the risks in Coxhoe. The conventional set of information given to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard inquiry of the vendor to discover whether the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past and is not notified by the owner, then a buyer may bring a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect response. The buyer’s lawyers may also conduct an environmental search. This should indicate if there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be carried out.

How does conveyancing in Coxhoe differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Coxhoe approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because builders in Coxhoe tend to acquire 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 conveyancers 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 Coxhoe or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Coxhoe is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Coxhoe are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe may determine 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.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Coxhoe for my purchase. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training requirements.