In looking at online forums for a conveyancing lawyer in Boreham, most comment that I should instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

Boreham Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have achieved accreditation by the law Society The Law Society established CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables house movers to recognise solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Boreham is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS are based. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

The deeds to our house can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Boreham 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware exactly where to look for all the appropriate documentation so you may buy or sell your house without a hitch. If copies can’t be located, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on the property.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Boreham ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to give a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via 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 Boreham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Boreham to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Do I need to be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Boreham conveyancing practice?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward solicitors to choose. Sometimes these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your own conveyancer. Don't forget that most mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Boreham. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Boreham ?

The majority of houses in Boreham are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Boreham so you should seriously consider looking for a Boreham conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Boreham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

How is the lease structured? How many years are left on the lease? Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the building?