When reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a high-quality lawyer in Harrold, many post that I must look for a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous organisations who handle conveyancing in Harrold.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Harrold and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Harrold lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Harrold. Having lived in Harrold for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

4 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Harrold completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Harrold differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Harrold approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because new home sellers in Harrold usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Harrold or who has acted in the same development.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Harrold what are the most frequent lease defects?

Leasehold conveyancing in Harrold is not unique. Most leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party. A duty to insure the building

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Virgin Money, and Clydesdale all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Harrold - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that will increase the maintenance charges? You should be aware that where the lease has fewer than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the salability of the apartment. Check with your bank that they are willing to lend given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Harroldlease extensions you would be required to have owned the premises for 24 months in order to be entitled to extend the lease.