I need some quick conveyancing in Delabole as I am under a deadline to exchange contracts inside 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Delabole the following are examples of what can show up and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Delabole is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Delabole are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Delabole you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Delabole may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Delabole and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Delabole is one of the hundreds of areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based

I’m about to sell my garden flat in Delabole. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have just received a yearly maintenance charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as you normally would given that all rents and service charges should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Delabole, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent properties in Delabole with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2087

With just 63 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £16,200 and £18,600 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

Are you able to clarify what options are available to me where my Delabole conveyancing searches shows detrimental entries?

On the whole, most problems arising from Delabole conveyancing search results can be addressed ahead of completion or title insurance can be put in place. It is important to remember that regardless of the fact that you intend on acquiring the premises and might be content to accept the search results, your mortgage lender may not, and ultimately have the final decision.