IfI were to purchase a straightforward propertyin Canton for cash and have no survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Canton?

Any savings you would achieve would be isolated to the Canton conveyancing searches. Your solicitor is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the sellers lawyer, SDLT return, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a mortgage however it will not be a lot.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Canton?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Canton will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Canton. The report sets out definitive information 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 Canton.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Canton it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Canton commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Canton.

Hoping to buy a property located in Canton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Canton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Canton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Canton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Canton. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Canton ?

The majority of houses in Canton are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Canton in which case you should be looking for a Canton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

I own a basement flat in Canton, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding flats in Canton with a long lease are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2095

With just 71 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

We are seeking to purchase a repression house in Canton and the vendor would like to complete inside 28 days. Do conveyancers meet that timeframe? Would it be better to select a local Canton firm or an online firm that professes to offer speedy conveyancing?

Attend your Canton high street. Pop in to two or three firms and request to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your needs and seek a commitment on time frames. Select the firm that appears most trustworthy. You need to select a conveyancing practitioner on the panel of property lawyers who can act for your bank.