What can a local search tell me regarding the house we're buying in Kingstanding?

Kingstanding conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Kingstanding conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Kingstanding is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Kingstanding are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kingstanding you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kingstanding may ascertain 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 residence.

I am looking to sell my property. My previous lawyers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Kingstanding if that makes a difference.

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

My father-in-law has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Kingstanding. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Kingstanding conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Kingstanding conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non Kingstanding conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

What volume of lease extensions has the firm conducted in Kingstanding in the last 12 months? Can they put you in touch with clients in Kingstanding who can give a testimonial?

Kingstanding Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

Most Kingstanding leasehold flats will have a service charge for maintenance of the building set on behalf of the management company. If you purchase the apartment you will have to pay this liability, normally periodically during the year. This may be anything from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all probability there will be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a significant sum, say around £50-£100 but you need to check as occasionally it could be many hundreds of pounds. Are there any major works anticipated that will increase the service fees? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?