I was recommended to a solicitor who has quoted just over a thousand pound for freehold conveyancing in Umberleigh. I’m looking to sell a Victorian property for £175,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Umberleigh?

The charges are a bit high. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, you mightcome to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. Remember to check the conveyancer can also act for your bank. Do employ our search tool to find a Umberleigh conveyancing company on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Umberleigh.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Umberleigh and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Umberleigh conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Umberleigh. We have lived in Umberleigh for three years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Umberleigh before instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Umberleigh. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Umberleigh to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Is it simple use your search facility to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Umberleigh on the approved list for my lender?

Step one is to select a bank such as Birmingham Midshires, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or TSB then choose your preferred area such as Umberleigh. Conveyancing organisations in Umberleigh and beyond should be shown.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Umberleigh. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is registered - and almost all are in Umberleigh - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Umberleigh Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

If a Umberleigh lease has fewer than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the property. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are content with remaining years on the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension at some point and it is worth finding out how much this will be. For most Umberleighlease extensions you will need to own the residence for two years before you are entitled to exercise a lease extension. Can you tell me if there are any major works in the near future that will increase the maintenance fees? How is the lease structured?