What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Diss?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Diss and elsewhere in Norfolk is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, selling agent and sometimes your bank. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Diss an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a potential adversary may try and convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your lawyers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I am purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Diss who is on the Accord Mortgages Ltd solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Accord Mortgages Ltd in certain locations such as Diss. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Diss I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer about myhome move before instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Diss.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a case reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Diss should be the figure that you end up paying.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Diss. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Diss - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Diss, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Diss with an extended lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2104

With just 80 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £7,600 and £8,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Diss. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Diss are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Diss so you should seriously consider looking for a Diss conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.