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  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Cotgrave

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cotgrave since December 2024*

Disposal

of detached residence property, Hazelwood, NG12 3LT completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £197,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Chennel Nook, NG12 3PL completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £215,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of semi-detached residence, St Lawrence Boulevard, NG12 2EH completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Transfer

of detached residence premises, Sycamore Close, NG12 2DJ completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cotgrave

The sellers of the home we are purchasing have instructed a conveyancing firm in Cotgrave who has suggested a lock out contract with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Are such contracts generally advanced for Cotgrave conveyancing transactions?

Exclusivity agreements are contracts between a property vendor and purchaser granting the buyer the sole right to the sale of the premises within an agreed time frame. Essentially, a lock out agreement is a contract stating that you should be issued with a contract at a later date which is the contract for the actual sale. It tends to be used for buyer confidence though in some cases, the seller may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are many positives and negatives to having them but you should to check with your conveyancer but beware that it may end up costing you extra in conveyancing charges. In light of this these contracts are avoided in relation to conveyancing in Cotgrave.

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

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Cotgrave and Solicitor firms in Cotgrave to choose from We would stress that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. The two can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am purchasing a detached bungalow in Cotgrave. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these works are allowed?

Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Cotgrave will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of changes or require the consent of another owner. Many works require local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality. Cotgrave conveyancing practitioners are selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Principality?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Principality conducted the survey? Have you informed Principality as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Principality conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Cotgrave 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware precisely where to locate all the appropriate paperwork so you may buy or sell your house without a hitch. If copies can’t be located, your lawyer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your property.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Cotgrave. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cotgrave

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Are there any apps to help locate a Cotgrave law firm on the Yorkshire Building Society conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the tool on this page. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Cotgrave conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Cotgrave conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the Yorkshire Building Society member panel

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Cotgrave. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Cotgrave ?

The majority of houses in Cotgrave are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Cotgrave so you should seriously consider looking for a Cotgrave conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Cotgrave, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen 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 Cotgrave with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2090

With just 65 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £13,300 and £15,400 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cotgrave

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cotgrave with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Ives And Co Solicitors Limited, The Forge, Main Road, Plumtree, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5NB
  • Clayton Mott, The Old Coach House, 27a Millicent Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7PZ
  • Burton & Burton Solicitors Limited, Fox House, 17 Dale Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4LE
  • David Vaughan-birch Limited, Cleggs Solicitors, Apex Court, Ruddington Lane, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7DD
  • Mark K Williams Limited, Cleggs Solicitors, Apex Court, Ruddington Lane, Wilford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 7DD

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Cotgrave regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Cotgrave but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Michelle O'shea & Co Ltd, 1a Exchange Road, NG2 6BX

Planning law solicitors in Cotgrave regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cotgrave specialising in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Browne Jacobson Llp, Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1BJ
  • Ashton Bond Gigg, Pearl Assurance House, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6BX
  • Siobhan Goodacre Limited, Pearl Assurance House, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6BX
  • Fraser Brown, 84 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6ED
  • Freeths Llp, Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HH

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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