Completed the sale of my flat in Norfolk Broads last May but my buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours to moan that his lawyer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Post completion of your disposal your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in Norfolk Broads.

We are downsizing from our property in Norfolk Broads and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Norfolk Broads lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Norfolk Broads. Having lived in Norfolk Broads for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

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In searching the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Norfolk Broads it brings up numerous solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so ask friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Norfolk Broads or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Norfolk Broads differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are assured not to rise.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Norfolk Broads. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Norfolk Broads are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Norfolk Broads so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Norfolk Broads conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.

Norfolk Broads Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Who are the managing agents? Many Norfolk Broads leasehold flats will incur a service bill for maintenance of the building levied by the freeholder. Should you purchase the property you will have to pay this contribution, normally quarterly during the year. This may differ from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, this is usually not a significant sum, say approximately £25-£75 but you should to check as sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds. What prohibitions are contained in the Norfolk Broads Lease?