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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mildenhall

My fiance’s dad is a solicitor. I suspect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Mildenhall?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst fees may vary but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I am getting closer to an exchange on a property in Mildenhall and my mum and dad have sent the exchange deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my solicitor needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

The solicitor is obliged to check with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only notify this to your lender if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Mildenhall is more expensive?

Mildenhall leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current property to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays Direct and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on another house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Mildenhall. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

Last October I purchased a leasehold house in Mildenhall. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I own a garden flat in Mildenhall, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Mildenhall with over 90 years remaining are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2100

You have 76 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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