Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the main reason for stalling in Worksop conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Worksop.

I got the keys to my flat on 6 May and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Worksop advises it will be concluded inside ten days. Are transfers in Worksop particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Worksop registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the property thus post completion formalities is not always primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Worksop prior to retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to grant a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Worksop. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Worksop to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Worksop it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Worksop or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Worksop vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least four fee calculations from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to to be inflated.

Last February I purchased a leasehold flat in Worksop. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Worksop, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2002. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Worksop with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.