Why would one appoint a Lea Bridge conveyancing firm when web based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Lea Bridge and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t become consumed with hunting for the lowest priced Lea Bridge conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will be sure you are in the know.

I own a freehold residence in Lea Bridge yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Lea Bridge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Lea Bridge but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to list solicitors on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Lea Bridge?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

We are buying a 3 bedroom semi in Lea Bridge. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Lea Bridge can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain changes or need the permission of a 3rd party. Many works require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We were going to get a AIP from Nottingham this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Nottingham recommend any Lea Bridge solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Lea Bridge solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nottingham through the process.

I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called my Lea Bridge building society branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they will lend. My Lea Bridge conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called to say that they would not lend based on their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

The solicitor has to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook section two conditions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Lea Bridge is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Lea Bridge are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Lea Bridge you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Lea Bridge may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.