We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Hailsham who is on the Yorkshire BS solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hailsham.

Should our solicitor be raising questions regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Hailsham.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Hailsham. There are those who acquire a property in Hailsham, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a number of searches that may be initiated by the buyer or by their lawyers which can figure out the risks in Hailsham. The conventional set of information sent to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the vendor to find out if the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate answer. The buyer’s solicitors will also carry out an environmental report. This will disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be made.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Hailsham is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Hailsham 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 Hailsham you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Hailsham may determine 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.

In searching the web for the words on line conveyancing in Hailsham it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for my move?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the counsel of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Hailsham or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Hailsham differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four fee estimates from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

My fiance and I may need to let out our Hailsham ground floor flat for a while due to a new job. We instructed a Hailsham conveyancing practice in 2001 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

Some leases for properties in Hailsham do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Hailsham - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

What is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? For most Hailsham leaseholds the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Hailsham require tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. Who is in charge of the building?