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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in High Peak

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in High Peak , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My High Peak conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my name is recorded.

As far as conveyancing in High Peak registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any third parties. At present approximately three quarters of such applications are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected after the buyer is living at the property thus post completion formalities is not typically primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am purchasing my first flat in High Peak with a mortgage from Clydesdale. The builders refused to budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The property agent advised me not disclose to my solicitor about the extras as it will affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Swansea but live in High Peak. My conveyancer (who is 235 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in High Peak who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in High Peak

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a High Peak conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a High Peak conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non High Peak conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:

    If they are not ALEP accredited then why not? What volume of lease extensions have they carried out in High Peak in the last twenty four months?

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in High Peak, conveyancing was carried out 8 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in High Peak with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2077

With just 52 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is 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 issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

After what seems like an age a mortgage agreement from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom maisonette is coming within the next few days. Could you recommend a cheap remortgage conveyancing practitioner in High Peak ?

This site is not designed to help in pursuit of the lowest fares for conveyancing in High Peak. We can offer you value for money conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering low cost conveyancing in High Peak.At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up being stung for extras and still not get the service required.

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