Souldusing a Maidenhead conveyancing firm make the ownership transfer easier?

Generally conveyancing lawyers in your location will have good relationships with your local authority, which can help with the Maidenhead conveyancing searches that your solicitor will need to carry out. It also helps if they have existing connections with the Local Land Registry Office your area Maidenhead, other property lawyers in the location and Maidenhead Estate Agents.

All was ready to complete my purchase in Maidenhead next Friday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 conditions. These obligations are not unique to conveyancing in Maidenhead.

I require expedited conveyancing in Maidenhead as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within 3 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Maidenhead the following are examples of what can arise and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Maidenhead ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks will not give a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Maidenhead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Maidenhead conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Maidenhead conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Maidenhead 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 are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?

I bought a leasehold flat in Maidenhead, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Maidenhead with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2081

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

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.