We see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Norton Woodseats?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Norton Woodseats.

Will my solicitor be raising enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Norton Woodseats.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Norton Woodseats. Some people will purchase a property in Norton Woodseats, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Norton Woodseats. The standard property information forms supplied to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the seller to find out whether the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate reply. A buyer’s lawyers should also carry out an enviro report. This will reveal whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations should be initiated.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Norton Woodseats prior to instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Norton Woodseats. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Norton Woodseats especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Norton Woodseats.

Is it simple use the search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Norton Woodseats on the authorised to act for my bank?

First pick a lender such as Barclays , Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your preferred area e.g. Norton Woodseats. Conveyancing firms in Norton Woodseats and further afield should be identified.

I own a leasehold flat in Norton Woodseats. Conveyancing and Nottingham Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Norton Woodseats who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Norton Woodseats conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Norton Woodseats Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

In the main the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Norton Woodseats obliged leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. What prohibitions exist in the Norton Woodseats Lease? Its a good idea to discover as much as you can about the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask prospective neighbours if they are happy with them. In conclusion, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending that money.