My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Haddenham?

You should compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. The fees will contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

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

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Haddenham and Buckinghamshire usually requires more work compared to freehold transactions. This includes reviewing the lease, communicating with the landlord about serving appropriate notices, obtaining current service charge and management information, securing the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

I am intent on selling our property in Haddenham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Haddenham conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Haddenham. We have lived in Haddenham for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Haddenham before retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Haddenham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Haddenham especially if they are familiar with such properties in Haddenham.

I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Haddenham.Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed however I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as normal because all ground rent and maintenance charges should be allottedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process