I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hope who is on the Barclays Direct approved. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays Direct in certain locations such as Hope. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Hope?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Hope. 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…’

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hope prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hope. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hope especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Hope.

My father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Hope. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Hope. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Hope are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Hope so you should seriously consider looking for a Hope conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

I bought a ground floor flat in Hope, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Hope with a long lease are worth £207,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2081

With 57 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. 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 take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.