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Ready to buy a new home in Dukinfield? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Dukinfield transaction at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dukinfield

Is it possible for conveyancing in Dukinfield to be completed in two weeks?

In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints to exchange it is highly recommended that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will have local connections and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted otherhouses in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Dukinfield conveyancing firm. In addition, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that 18% of Dukinfield conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being held up by an average of three weeks. It is estimated that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Almost all Dukinfield conveyancing practices can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Dukinfield in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dukinfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Dukinfield especially if they are familiar with such properties in Dukinfield.

What does commercial conveyancing in Dukinfield cover?

Dukinfield conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Dukinfield. I've stumble upon a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Dukinfield. Conveyancing and Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in Dukinfield who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Dukinfield conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I inherited a basement flat in Dukinfield, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Dukinfield with a long lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2081

With 57 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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