When does exchange of contracts take place for purchase conveyancing in Shinfield and do I need to be at the solicitors branch?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Shinfield you are invited in to sign the paperwork. However, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply a national conveyancing service and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you digitally. The executing of the sale agreement is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Shinfield)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My wife and I purchased a terraced Georgian property in Shinfield. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking Platform Home Loans Ltd to clarify?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Shinfield and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

My company is wishing to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Shinfield for under £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Shinfield, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a residence in Cardiff but reside in Shinfield. My solicitor (who is 250 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Shinfield who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Shinfield

What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Shinfield conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Shinfield conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Shinfield conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I acquired a garden flat in Shinfield, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Shinfield with an extended lease are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2092

You have 69 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.