It has come to my attention via my mortgage broker that my Mudeford the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I be certain that this is indeed the case?

The sensible course of action for you to take is to contact your Mudeford lawyer directly. You lawyer should advise you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

What will a local search reveal concerning the property we're buying in Mudeford?

Mudeford conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search is essential in every Mudeford conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Mudeford is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Mudeford are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Mudeford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Mudeford may determine 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 residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Mudeford cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Mudeford covers a wide array of services, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Mudeford. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Mudeford who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Mudeford conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Mudeford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

Is there a share of the freehold? It would be sensible to find out as much as possible about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily matters like the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other people if they are happy with them. In conclusion, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and precisely what it includes. What is the annual service fee and ground rent?