I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Irlam and Cadishead conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Irlam and Cadishead come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because developers in Irlam and Cadishead usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Irlam and Cadishead is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Irlam and Cadishead are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Irlam and Cadishead you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Irlam and Cadishead 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 property.

I am downsizing from my property. My previous solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Irlam and Cadishead if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 68 years unexpired on my flat in Irlam and Cadishead. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to locate the landlord. On the whole a specialist should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Irlam and Cadishead.

Irlam and Cadishead Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Make sure you investigate if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Irlam and Cadishead. If you like the propertyin Irlam and Cadishead but your dog can’t move with you then you have a very hard compromise. Best to be warned if a new roof is being installed or some other major work is due shortly that will be shared by the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or necessitate a specific payment.