My brother and I have recently acquired a property in Leagrave and Chalton. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a document referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information is misleading, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Leagrave and Chalton.

I am due to move property in February. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Leagrave and Chalton. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across your website.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your estate agent however this can only occur when the sellers conveyancers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be handed over. After that you will need to advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Leagrave and Chalton or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton.

I have a mortgage with Coventry BS for my property in Leagrave and Chalton. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Coventry BS?

You must advise Coventry BS prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Coventry BS’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Coventry BS directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Coventry BS conveyancing panel solicitor.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Yorkshire BS. Is it usual for Yorkshire BS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Leagrave and Chalton is approved on their conveyancing panel? Yorkshire BS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Yorkshire BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton the following are instances of what can crop up and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton. I have stumble upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What makes a Leagrave and Chalton lease unacceptable for security purposes?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Leagrave and Chalton. Most leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the property Insurance obligations

You will encounter a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. National Westminster Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and TSB all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the purchaser to pull out.

I acquired a 2 bed flat in Leagrave and Chalton, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Leagrave and Chalton with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2082

With 57 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £28,500 and £33,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.