Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the number one reason for delay in Hertfordshire house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Hertfordshire.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Hertfordshire 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Hertfordshire. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hertfordshire

Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Hertfordshire. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Hertfordshire conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hertfordshire conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Hertfordshire conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension work? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Hertfordshire - Examples of Queries before buying

The majority of Hertfordshire leasehold properties will incur a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the landlord. Where you acquire the property you will have to meet this charge, usually quarterly accross the year. This could differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a significant amount, say around £50-£100 but you should to enquire as on occasion it can be prohibitively expensive. What is the length of the lease?