Just bought a detached house in Warwickshire , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Warwickshire conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration is addressed.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Warwickshire registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. As of today approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser is living at the property so registration formalities is not always primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How does conveyancing in Warwickshire differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Warwickshire approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Warwickshire usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Warwickshire or who has acted in the same development.

I am selling my property. My previous solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Warwickshire if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Warwickshire. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Warwickshire. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Warwickshire are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Warwickshire so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Warwickshire conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

I bought a leasehold flat in Warwickshire, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Warwickshire with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden flat in Warwickshire.Conveyancing has not commenced however I have just received a yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the invoice as usual given that all ground rent and service payments will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially