Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Stafford costs more?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Stafford and Staffordshire usually requires additional due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes analysing the lease terms, corresponding with the landlord about the service of appropriate notices, procuring current service charge and management information, procuring the freeholder’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 leaseholders have owned the lease since it was first entered into.
Are all Stafford Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Is it the case that all Stafford solicitor firms on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Kent Reliance approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. The majority of mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We had instructed solicitors based in Stafford on the Principality solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental charge for the legal aspects of the Principality mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Principality?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer may levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by Principality but by your Stafford lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Principality panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Stafford is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Stafford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stafford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stafford may ascertain 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 premises.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Stafford and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Stafford
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Stafford for my sale. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training purposes.
What type of property do your Stafford conveyancing estimates relate to?
Our conveyancing quotes are only appropriate to standard residential premises in England & Wales. Should you have any different needs such as industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Stafford please contact us to consider your requirements .