We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Desborough?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Desborough.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Desborough is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Desborough are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Desborough you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Desborough 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 premises.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Desborough for my sale. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training reasons.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Desborough. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Desborough are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Desborough in which case you should be looking for a Desborough conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.
I acquired a leasehold flat in Desborough, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Desborough with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2082
With only 57 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
Our conveyancing in Desborough completes this Friday, but the owners I am buying off has asked to vacate 24 hours later at at 2pm. Can I accept such a idea?
It is not possible to complete on a Saturday because the bank systems aren't operational.