We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel solicitor as I would much rather appoint a Worplesdon based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel solicitors should you want the "fee-free" deal. Call the bank and check if they offer you a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Worplesdon.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Worplesdon

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Worplesdon and Solicitor partnerships in Worplesdon to choose from We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Worplesdon. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Now that you have exchanged you will need to retain a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of urgency as you now have a pending a fixed date to complete the property. All auction property should have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your conveyancer will need. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You should hand this to the solicitor working for you ASAP. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

I recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Worplesdon. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their conveyancing practitioner. I paid an advanced payment of £225. A couple of days later, the solicitor called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Skipton panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Worplesdon is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Worplesdon are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Worplesdon you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Worplesdon may decide 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 residence.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Worplesdon and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Worplesdon

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Worplesdon. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Worplesdon ?

Most houses in Worplesdon are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Worplesdon so you should seriously consider looking for a Worplesdon conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I purchased a studio flat in Worplesdon, conveyancing having been completed in 2004. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Worplesdon with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2078

You have 53 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £27,600 and £31,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.