Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Cranfield even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to acquire a shop in Cranfield with a loan from Yorkshire Building Society?
The service is predominantly there to select residential conveyancing solicitors in Cranfield but we have set out at the bottom of this page a few Cranfield commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Yorkshire Building Society
We are planning to move property in February. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Cranfield. Conveyancing lawyer was organised prior to coming across your page.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the keys from the selling agent but this should only take place once the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you can inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Cranfield or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Cranfield.
We previously chose conveyancers located in Cranfield on the Co-operative solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a separate charge for handling the Co-operative mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Co-operative?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Co-operative but by your Cranfield property lawyer. Numerous firms on the Co-operative panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some firms incorporate it on their overall fee.
My fiancee and I are in the throws of viewing houses in Cranfield and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have my property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society.
You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are obtaining a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
My partner and I are selling our house in Cranfield and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Cranfield lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Cranfield. We have lived in Cranfield for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Cranfield in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cranfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Cranfield especially if they are familiar with such properties in Cranfield.
I want to sublet my leasehold apartment in Cranfield. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?
A small minority of properties in Cranfield do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.
I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Cranfield, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Cranfield with an extended lease are worth £175,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2082
With only 58 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £23,800 and £27,400 as well as professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.