Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Hexham is more expensive?

Hexham leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Hexham?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hexham will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hexham. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hexham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Hexham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Hexham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Hexham.

I have a semi-detached Georgian property in Hexham. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Birmingham Midshires. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. Is it worth asking Birmingham Midshires to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Hexham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Hexham prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not give a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hexham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hexham especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Hexham.

My brother has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Hexham. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Hexham conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.