Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Hertford. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now legally bound yourself to purchase you will need to retain a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the transaction. Every auction property will have a corresponding legal set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to give this to the solicitor instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I have been advised by my lawyer that absentee landlord insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Hertford?

The appropriate level of absentee landlord indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Can I be sure that the Hertford conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Hertford seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

We are purchasing a house and the conveyancer has identified Chancel Repair for which the house may be obligated to pay because it falls into the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this really warranted for conveyancing in Hertford

Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Hertford to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Hertford?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Hertford. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am selling my house. My past solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Hertford if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Hertford. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold house in Hertford. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Hertford who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Hertford conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Hertford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? Who is in charge of the block? Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will likely increase the maintenance charges?