My friend recommended that if I am buying in Hurstpierpoint I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

A search of this type is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Hurstpierpoint conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Hurstpierpoint around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Hurstpierpoint Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Hurstpierpoint.

How does conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Hurstpierpoint come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Hurstpierpoint tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Hurstpierpoint I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Hurstpierpoint for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the price 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 twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities 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 solicitor concerning this.

We are one month into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint. I am am very disappointed with the quality of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you must inform them of the replacement conveyancer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Hurstpierpoint conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hurstpierpoint conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Hurstpierpoint conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Hurstpierpoint who can give a testimonial? What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

Hurstpierpoint Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders enjoy control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is often employed where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. Is the freehold owned collectively by the leaseholders? Who are the managing agents?