My partner’s dad is a solicitor. I hope that I will be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Coniston?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst fees seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.

My solicitor has identified a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Coniston. The seller’s lawyers have suggested title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor says that he must ensure that the mortgage company is content with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company ?

Even though you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. You and the mortgage company are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.

I am a sole trader wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Coniston for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Coniston, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or call us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Coniston it reveals many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Coniston or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Coniston vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee calculations from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agent office in Coniston where we see a few leasehold sales put at risk due to short leases. I have received contradictory information from local Coniston conveyancing solicitors. Could you confirm whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension process for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the proposed purchaser need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

Coniston Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent? It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other significant cost is pending to be shared amongst the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a one time payment. How long is the Lease?