Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of delay in Chatteris house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Chatteris.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Chatteris 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be retained by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is easy to execute a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and secure current copies of the property title for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for twenty pounds.
I am downsizing from my home. My past conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Chatteris if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Chatteris. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
My father has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Chatteris. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're considering.
Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Chatteris. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.
If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Chatteris - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars 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.
I acquired a garden flat in Chatteris, conveyancing having been completed 10 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Chatteris with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2077
With just 52 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Chatteris based firm who is on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Chatteris that you're considering.