Why would one use a Lingfield conveyancing practice when online conveyancers are easier on the wallet?
By all means make sure that you shop around for conveyancing costs in Lingfield and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with searching for the cheapest Lingfield conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. Emails can't be as helpful as a telephone call and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to contact the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Lingfield costs more?
In short, leasehold conveyancing in Lingfield and elsewhere usually warrants additional due diligence compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes checking the lease terms, corresponding with the landlord about serving appropriate notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different owners have owned the lease since it was first granted.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Lingfield?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lingfield will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lingfield. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Lingfield.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Lingfield it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Lingfield commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Lingfield.
I own a terraced Edwardian house in Lingfield. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same address. Is it worth asking Platform Home Loans Ltd to clarify?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lingfield and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Lingfield before retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lingfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but live in Lingfield. My lawyer (who is 260 kilometers awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Lingfield who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Lingfield based