I am thinking of refinancing my apartment in Mapperley, does my lawyer have to be on the Co-operative Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Co-operative will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Will my lawyer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Mapperley.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors conducting conveyancing in Mapperley. Some people will acquire a property in Mapperley, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that may be carried out by the buyer or by their conveyancers which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Mapperley. The standard information supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual inquiry of the owner to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the residence has been flooded in past and is not notified by the vendor, then a purchaser may bring a claim for damages resulting from an inaccurate reply. A buyer’s solicitors should also carry out an environmental report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be made.

How does conveyancing in Mapperley differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Mapperley come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because developers in Mapperley typically buy the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Mapperley or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Mapperley it reveals many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the counsel of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Mapperley or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Mapperley vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three quotes from different solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I only have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Mapperley. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What options are available to me?

If 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 magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to locate the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent may be helpful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. 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 Mapperley.

I acquired a split level flat in Mapperley, conveyancing having been completed 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Mapperley with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2075

With just 56 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.