My best friend’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I will be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Hartlepool?

Do compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The charges seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Hartlepool I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Hartlepool in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What does commercial conveyancing in Hartlepool cover?

Hartlepool conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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 leases.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Hartlepool. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Hartlepool should include some of the following:

Are pets allowed in the flat? if lease caters for for a sinking fund? What options are open to you if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease? The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.

I purchased a garden flat in Hartlepool, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Hartlepool with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2088

With just 64 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £15,200 and £17,600 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns 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 seeking the advice of a professional.

We have been informed by numerous friends to expect up to two months for Hartlepool conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The property information was only sent from the vendors property lawyer a couple of days ago so now does it countdown?

Do not bank on moving on a specific date until exchange of contracts takes place. Regardless of the assurances the people you are acquiring from or selling to make, or your conveyancer gives don't rely on them. More stress is caused to clients trying to move home by false promises than anything else.