I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years old) in Sheerness. The vast majority the appartments are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Sheerness?

You are opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in refusing to carrying out Sheerness conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. If timings and driving down costs are top of your issues you should consider with your lawyer about the possibility of search insurance

We are planning to buy with Melton Mowbray Building Society. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a Sheerness conveyancing firm on the Melton Mowbray Building Society panel. Please you help?

Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this web page. Please choose the lender and type Sheerness or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer based in Sheerness or by proximity to you.

How does conveyancing in Sheerness differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Sheerness contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Sheerness tend to acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Sheerness or who has acted in the same development.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed flat in Sheerness. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have just had a half-yearly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

It best that you clear the maintenance contribution as normal because all rents and service charges will be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Sheerness Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? How long is the Lease? Most Sheerness leasehold properties will incur a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the landlord. Should you acquire the property you will have to meet this liability, usually periodically accross the year. This could vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a rentcharge to be met yearly, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant amount, say about £50-£100 but you need to check it because on occasion it can be surprisingly expensive.

Me and myhusband and I are are looking to find a trustworthy conveyancing solicitor in Sheerness to buy a home. I really don't want to get ripped off but with lots of Sheerness conveyancing practices to pick from...how do I know which one is best to appoint?

To fee estimates for your move from the conveyancing firms that offers services in Sheerness please use our quote tool.