Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool carry out conveyancing in Badminton by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out attended exchanges. You should contact us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Badminton?

If you are buying a property in Badminton your lawyer will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this will be required shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due will be payable a few days prior to the completion date.

I am considering applying for a Nationwide mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Badminton with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nationwide ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, but Nationwide would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Badminton I like with open areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Badminton for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

There are numerous properties in Badminton on private lanes. We are purchasing one such house. What are the pros and cons of buying a house on a privately owned road?

Badminton conveyancing practices will be familiar with dealing houseson unadopted roads. The lawyer should investigate Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that proprietors make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. If there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than publicly adopted.