I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of stalling in Highcliffe conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Highcliffe.

What does commercial conveyancing in Highcliffe cover?

Highcliffe conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

I am 3 weeks into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Highcliffe. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

A conveyancer would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added expenses and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Highcliffe

I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Highcliffe. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?

It best that you discharge the service charge as normal because all rents and maintenance invoices should be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until 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 am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Highcliffe, conveyancing was carried out in 2012. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Highcliffe with a long lease are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2081

With 57 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I previously advised by my bank that their approved solicitors work on no move no fee basis for conveyancing in Highcliffe. I had a purchase abort nevertheless the lawyers have requested search fees! They say the fees are seperate!

Highcliffe conveyancing search charges are disbursements not legal costs as these are due to independent parties.