My friend's mother is a solicitor. I suspect that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Kinver?

It’s prudent to look for two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that fees seem to be different but the service one can expect differ between law firms as is the case with most professions.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Kinver. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kinver

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a residence in Neath but reside in Kinver. My conveyancer (approximately 260 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Kinver who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Kinver based

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £175,000 garden flat in Kinver next Friday. The management company has quoted £372 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Kinver?

Kinver conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually necessitates the purchaser’s conveyancer submitting enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address these enquiries the majority will be content to do so. They may levy a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it exceeds £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.

I own a studio flat in Kinver, conveyancing having been completed in 2004. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Kinver with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2088

You have 63 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my home in Kinver ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer