It is 10 years ago since I purchased my home in Knighton. Conveyancing solicitors have now been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find the deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be retained by the mortgage company or they could still be with the solicitor who acted in the purchase. Secondly in most cases the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Knighton involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

We are selling our home in Knighton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Knighton. Having lived in Knighton for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should 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)

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but reside in Knighton. My solicitor (who is 250 miles awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Knighton to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Knighton based

I only have 68 years left on my flat in Knighton. I now want to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent may be helpful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Knighton.

Knighton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

It would be wise to discover as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Don't be shy to ask prospective neighbours what they think of their service. In conclusion, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. How many years are left on the lease?

Why am I unable to complete our conveyancing in Knighton on a bank holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the funds needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s lawyer and currently this can only occur on a working day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.