I have just been advised by my lender that my Datchet the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. How can I be sure that this is correct?

The first thing you need to do is to call your Datchet lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your bank.

What can a local search inform me concerning the property I am buying in Datchet?

Datchet conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search plays a central role in most Datchet conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search should provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

About to purchase a new build flat in Datchet. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Datchet

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Datchet it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so seek the counsel of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Datchet or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Datchet differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least three costs illustrations from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I own a leasehold house in Datchet. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Datchet who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

First contact HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Datchet conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Datchet, conveyancing was carried out in 2005. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Datchet with a long lease are worth £175,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2082

With 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £23,800 and £27,400 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.