I am buying a garden flat in Hermitage. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Hermitage you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Hermitage.

I need some quick conveyancing in Hermitage as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts within one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Hermitage the following are examples of what can arise and therefore affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Hermitage is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Hermitage are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hermitage you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hermitage may decide 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 premises.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Hermitage and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives protection to commercial leaseholders, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Hermitage is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed apartment in Hermitage. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have just had a yearly maintenance charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the maintenance contribution as usual because all ground rent and maintenance payments will be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Hermitage, conveyancing formalities finalised April 2010. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Hermitage with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2086

You have 63 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 plus costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns 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 without first seeking the advice of a professional.