Are the Haddenham conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Santander conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Santander?

Haddenham conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.

Should my lawyer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Haddenham.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers conducting conveyancing in Haddenham. Some people will purchase a house in Haddenham, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Haddenham. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms supplied to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard question of the vendor to determine if the property has historically flooded. If the property has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser may issue a claim for damages stemming from an inaccurate response. The buyer’s lawyers may also carry out an enviro report. This will indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be carried out.

I am buying a new build apartment in Haddenham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

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

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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Haddenham for my sale. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training purposes.

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

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Haddenham conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Haddenham conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

I purchased a studio flat in Haddenham, conveyancing having been completed in 2002. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Haddenham with an extended lease are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2095

With 70 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. 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 you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.