I hired a Easingwold based lawyer for my conveyancing in Easingwold yesterday. Reviewing the fine print I notewe are on the hook for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or instruct an internet conveyancing company promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Easingwold?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract the transactions that fail to complete. Dont forget that these offerings rarely protect you from disbursements for instance Easingwold conveyancing search fees.

Last March we completed a house move in Easingwold. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Easingwold?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Easingwold. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information turns out to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Easingwold.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Easingwold before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Easingwold. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How do I use your search tool to find a conveyancing solicitor in Easingwold on the approved list for my bank?

1st pick a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, Barnsley Building Society or Britannia then choose your preferred area for example Easingwold. Conveyancing organisations in Easingwold and beyond should be identified.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Easingwold. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Easingwold ?

Most houses in Easingwold are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Easingwold in which case you should be looking for a Easingwold conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

I inherited a studio flat in Easingwold, conveyancing having been completed November 1997. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Easingwold with a long lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2085

With 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.