I need some quick conveyancing in Goddington as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts within 4 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a mortgage you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Goddington the following are examples of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am buying a new build apartment in Goddington. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Goddington

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Goddington I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Goddington for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Goddington. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

How do I find a Goddington conveyancing solicitor on the mortgage company conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to twentymiles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Goddington and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Goddington. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.