My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Cuffley. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel. Could you assist?

You should e-mail your conveyancer and enquire if they can act for the bank. Otherwise you should get in touch with National Westminster Bank who may be able to confirm.

My wife and I purchasing a victorian detached house in Cuffley. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to determine if these works are permitted?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Cuffley will sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or need the permission of another owner. Some works need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I have been advised by my lawyer that lack of right of way insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Cuffley?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

I happen to be the single recipient of my late grandmother’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Cuffley. The Cuffley property was put into my name in November. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship could be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the property in November. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. Some banks would take a pragmatic view as this obligation is principally there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.

I have justdiscovered that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Cuffley for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cuffley conveyancing specialists.

My step-father has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancers in Cuffley. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the firm you're considering.

I would like to sublet my leasehold apartment in Cuffley. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Cuffley 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 see references. Experience suggests 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.

Cuffley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, albeit that some managing agents in Cuffley obliged leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. How long is the Lease? Who is in charge of the building?