I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for obstruction in Taplow house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Taplow.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Taplow. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Taplow

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Taplow it brings up many conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for me?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so ask friends and relatives who have bought a property in Taplow or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Taplow differ, so it's sensible to secure at least three costs illustrations from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Taplow. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, but I have recently received a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as you normally would because all rents and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer 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. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Taplow Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is frequently retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. Is the freehold owned jointly by the tenants? Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability?

Why do Taplow conveyancing fees are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is more work needed in leasehold conveyancing. Taplow has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.