The Englefield Green conveyancing firm handling our Englefield Green conveyancing has uncovered a difference between the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer says that he is obliged to ensure that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s course or action right?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Englefield Green is more expensive?

The conveyancing fees for a leasehold property in Englefield Green is inevitably greater than on a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of supplemental investigations required in communicating with the freeholder and management company to collate the evidence about whether the rent and service fee have been cleared and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Englefield Green

Do not opt for the lowest Englefield Green conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

This question may be naive but I am wet behind the ears as a first time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Englefield Green. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If so, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Englefield Green?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the purchase money to the owner’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be invited to collect the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen early afternoon.

Can you point me to a directory of Skipton panel conveyancers in Englefield Green on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

No. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable over the internet. If you are in need of a Englefield Green conveyancer on the Skipton please make the most of our tool.

Is it possible to change solicitor as I have to choose one who is on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Englefield Green round the corner but he is not approved by Skipton Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Englefield Green on the Skipton Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Englefield Green. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Englefield Green.

All being well we will complete our sale of a £475,000 maisonette in Englefield Green next Wednesday. The management company has quoted £384 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Englefield Green?

Englefield Green conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes often requires the purchaser’s conveyancer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries most will be willing to do so. They may charge a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it exceeds £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality you have little choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Englefield Green, conveyancing formalities finalised June 1998. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Englefield Green with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2086

With just 61 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £19,000 and £22,000 as well as costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.