Me and my partner are buying our first home. Our conveyancing practitioner has contact usto enquire if we want to take out additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Crofton Park

The scope of Crofton Park conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your overall approach to risk. What matters is that you properly appreciate what information the searches could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Should you be uncertain, ask your conveyancing practitioner to guide you.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Crofton Park is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Crofton Park are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Crofton Park you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Crofton Park 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.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the property agent advised that the vendor will only issue a contract if we use the agent's recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Crofton Park

It is highly unlikely the sellers are behind this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Crofton Park conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will earn the estate agent a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Crofton Park. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Crofton Park are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Crofton Park so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Crofton Park conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in Crofton Park. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Crofton Park conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Crofton Park residence is Flat b 14 Kemble Road in May 2014. The Tribunal assessed the value of the premium payable for the lease extension to be £9,761 This case affected 1 flat.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Crofton Park being more expensive?

Acquiring a new build home is completely distinct from the standard house purchase conveyancing in Crofton Park. For a start developers ordinarily demand contracts to exchange inside a short timeframe, so there is a lot of pressure on your lawyer to ensure all is in order. Furthermore new build properties frequently necessitate examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Mortgage company obligations are also more demanding. Due to the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.