We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Benson?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the TSB conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Benson.

Our lender has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Benson but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Benson or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Benson conveyancing practices are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make use of the above search tool to identify a Benson conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Benson?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Benson. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a property in Cardiff but live in Benson. My lawyer (approximately 300 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Benson who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Benson

What are the frequently found defects that you witness in leases for Benson properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Benson. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

You could have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Nationwide Building Society, Barnsley Building Society, and Bank of Ireland all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to pull out.

I inherited a split level flat in Benson, conveyancing was carried out May 2000. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Benson with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095

With only 71 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.