Will conveyancers ask for money up-front when it comes to conveyancing in Stocksbridge?

If you are buying a property in Stocksbridge your solicitor will request that you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is as part of the total price then this will be asked for shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

We are intent on selling our property in Stocksbridge and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Stocksbridge lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Stocksbridge. Having lived in Stocksbridge for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Stocksbridge ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Stocksbridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Stocksbridge to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but live in Stocksbridge. My solicitor (who is 260 miles awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Stocksbridge to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Stocksbridge

I am looking at a couple of flats in Stocksbridge which have approximately fifty years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.

Stocksbridge Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

How long is the Lease? Please tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the service charges? It is important to be aware whether window replacement or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared by the leasehold owners and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance costs or necessitate a one time invoice.