Do lawyers request an advanced payment for conveyancing in Barlaston?
If you are buying a property in Barlaston your lawyer will ask you put them with funds to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly before exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.
What does a local search tell me concerning the property I am buying in Barlaston?
Barlaston conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Barlaston conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.
I own a semi-detached Edwardian house in Barlaston. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Britannia. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You need to read 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 Barlaston and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
I opted to have a survey done on a house in Barlaston in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Barlaston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Barlaston especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Barlaston.
What does commercial conveyancing in Barlaston cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Barlaston covers a wide range of advice, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.