My aunt informed me that in buying a property in Clifton Village there may be a number of restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external alterations to the property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Clifton Village which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Clifton Village should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Can I be sure that the Clifton Village conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Clifton Village obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I can not fathom if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called my Clifton Village bank branch on a couple of occasions and was advised it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Clifton Village conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Provided that the conveyancing practitioner is on the bank approved list, she or he must adhere to the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Clifton Village I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Clifton Village for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

I am downsizing from my home. My former solicitors closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Clifton Village if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Clifton Village. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Clifton Village. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Clifton Village are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Clifton Village in which case you should be looking for a Clifton Village conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

I bought a studio flat in Clifton Village, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2006. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Clifton Village with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2090

With 65 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What type of property do your Clifton Village conveyancing estimates apply to?

Our conveyancing quotes are only relevant to standard residential homes in England & Wales. Where you have any different requirements for example industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Clifton Village you should contact us to consider your requirements .