Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Winnersh 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Winnersh is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Winnersh are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Winnersh you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Winnersh may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

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At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances for your conveyancing in Winnersh. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a fee if you instruct them for your property ownership legalities in Winnersh

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Winnersh. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Winnersh are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Winnersh so you should seriously consider looking for a Winnersh conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Winnersh, conveyancing having been completed in 2000. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Winnersh with over 90 years remaining are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2076

With only 50 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £31,400 and £36,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you 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.

What are my options where I am dissatisfied with the conveyancer who conducted my conveyancing in Winnersh?

We live in an imperfect world, and unfortunately occasionally things do go wrong. However there is recourse where you were unhappy with your conveyancing in Winnersh. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their governing body. If things still aren’t sorted out you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.