After what seems like an age a loan agreement from HSBC for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom maisonette is to be issued by the end of next week. Are you able to put forward a cheap conveyancing law firm in Fleet?

You have arrived at the wrong place to search for a cheap conveyancing in Fleet. We can offer you affordable conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations teasing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Fleet. Optimistically, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst it will result in you paying a lot in additional fees and still not get the service required.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Fleet is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Fleet are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Fleet 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 Fleet may ascertain 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 residence.

I am looking to sell my property. My past solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Fleet if that affects matters.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Fleet. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Fleet. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Fleet Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

How many years remain on the lease? How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? This question is important as a) areas could result in problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to know about it

Why do I have to provide my conveyancing practitioner with a list of items of identification ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Fleet?

Fleet conveyancers are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current AML Regulations to record that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a condition of your mortgage offer. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have details such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.