A friend recommended that if I am buying in Ratcliff I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Ratcliff conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Ratcliff around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Ratcliff Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Ratcliff Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Ratcliff.

I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Ratcliff for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Ratcliff conveyancing specialists.

Is it simple use your search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Ratcliff on the approved list for my bank?

Step one is to choose a mortgage company such as HSBC Bank, Bank of Scotland or Alliance & Leicester then choose your preferred area e.g. Ratcliff. Conveyancing organisations in Ratcliff and beyond should be shown.

In sourcing the world wide web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Ratcliff it reveals many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Ratcliff or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Ratcliff differ, so it's sensible to request at least four fee calculations from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Ratcliff. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Ratcliff should include some of the following:

The unexpired lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark Setting out your rights in relation to common areas in the block.For example, does the lease grant a right of way over an accessway or hallways? The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the property, or having a home office for business Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring?

I have given up trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Ratcliff. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Ratcliff conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Ratcliff flat is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 101.61 years.