We see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Royston?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Royston.

We're in Royston, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is UBS , and our solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Royston?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Royston will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Royston. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Royston.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Royston it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Royston commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Royston.

What are the common deficiencies that you come across in leases for Royston properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Royston is not unique. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

You may encounter a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Barclays , Bank of Scotland, and Aldermore all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

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

It would be a good idea to find out if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. By way of example it is reasonably common in Royston leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Royston. If you like the flatin Royston yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced difficult determination. It would be prudent to discover as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will either make your life much easier or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues like the tidiness of the communal areas. Ask prospective neighbours what they think of them. In conclusion, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and precisely what you get for your money. The prefered form of lease structure is where the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this scenario the leaseholders enjoy control and although a managing agent is often retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.

We are first time buyers just having agreed a price on a property in Royston, and need to get solicitors appointed. We have made use of the various rating tools and the fee estimates are from all over the country. Is it essential to have a Royston lawyer local to your potential new home? I am happy to do everything electronically, but I am thinking at some point we will need to attend the lawyer's office to sign contracts?

Usually there is no need to attend the office of your lawyer, they can post any relevant documents to you, which you can sign and send back. Many home movers nevertheless opt to use a locally based solicitor, but it's by no means essential for conveyancing in Royston.