I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Rawdon. 95% of the appartments have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order local searches for my conveyancing in Rawdon?

You are opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in refusing to carrying out Rawdon conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would strongly advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. Where accelerating the process and cost are top of your issues you should consider with your solicitor about the option of search insurance

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Rawdon. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rawdon

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Rawdon is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Rawdon are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Rawdon 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 Rawdon 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 residence.

I am hoping to exchange soon on a basement flat in Rawdon. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Rawdon should include some of the following:

Ground rent - what is payable and what the invoice dates are, and also know whether this is subject to change Changes to the flat Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Does the lease prevent you from subletting the flat, or having a home office for business

I own a 1st floor flat in Rawdon, conveyancing having been completed March 2009. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Rawdon with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2093

With 69 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

Been searching for a lawyer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Rawdon. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to redeem, no hurry, no onward chain. Received an estimate from a solicitor for £800 including VAT which is a little steep considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Rawdon?

Given that it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT would be about the cheapest for a Rawdon solicitor firm.