I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Grove. I I would like to check if they are on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel. Could you help?

The first thing to do is contact your lawyer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should call Lloyds TSB Bank who may be able to assist.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Grove before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Grove. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Grove especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Grove.

What does commercial conveyancing in Grove cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Grove covers a broad array of advice, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Neath but reside in Grove. My conveyancer (based 300 miles from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Grove who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Grove

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Grove conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Grove conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Grove conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Grove in the last twenty four months?

Grove Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

The answer will be helpful as a) areas may result in problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to know about it On the whole the cost for major works tend not to be wrapped into the service charges, although there some managing agents in Grove require leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance. You will want to find out as much as possible about the company managing the block as they can either make your life much easier or a lot more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day matters like the tidiness of the communal areas. Enquire of prospective neighbours what they think of their service. In conclusion, be sure you understand the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending that money.