My lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Datchet but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Datchet round the corner to me. Can you assist?

It is by no means the case that all Datchet conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Datchet conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Datchet?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Datchet. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Datchet prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Datchet. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have been advised by a few property agents in Datchet to find a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to promote your site ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t offer any commission for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed flat in Datchet. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently had a yearly service charge demand – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the maintenance contribution as you normally would as all rents and maintenance payments will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Datchet Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that could increase the service costs? Be sure to enquire if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Datchet. If you like the propertyin Datchet yet your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced hard determination. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?