We chose a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Wootton last week. Upon checking the small print it is apparent thatI am responsible for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or use a web based conveyancing brokerage advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Wootton?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to cover those conveyances that abort. Do bear in mind that these schemes generally do not protect you from outlay by way of example Wootton conveyancing search fees.

How does conveyancing in Wootton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Wootton approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Wootton tend to acquire the site, 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 Wootton or who has acted in the same development.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Wootton. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I own a leasehold flat in Wootton. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Wootton who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to incur the fees of a Wootton conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Wootton Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

You should want to find out as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they can either make your life much simpler or uncomfortable. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues such as the upkeep of the common parts. Ask other people what they think of them. On a final note, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely what it includes. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Who are the managing agents?

What can I do to discover who is the owner of a property in Wootton?

As long as the premises is registered with HMLR, and you have requisite information of the address of the property, you will be able to see results from the HM Land Registry of the recorded proprietor for a fee.