I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Dunchurch. Almost all the appartments have already been sold. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Dunchurch?
A big part of the Dunchurch legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are numerous companies who offer Dunchurch conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Dunchurch. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Dunchurch differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Dunchurch approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Dunchurch usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Dunchurch or who has acted in the same development.
I have been advised by a few selling agents in Dunchurch to get a quote from a property lawyer using your seach tool. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your services over and above a competitor’s?
We don’t give any commission for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
Is it best to use a Dunchurch conveyancing practitioner based in the area that I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can handle the legal work however they are based 200kilometers away.
The primary upside of using a high street Dunchurch conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Dunchurch know how is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that should surpass using an unfamiliar Dunchurch conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.
I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Dunchurch. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the remaining lease term.
If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Dunchurch - 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 inherited a garden flat in Dunchurch, conveyancing having been completed September 1997. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar flats in Dunchurch with over 90 years remaining are worth £255,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2098
With just 73 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 plus legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.