Why would I use a Battle conveyancing company given that web based alternatives are cheap by comparison?

By all means make sure that you get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Battle and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t become consumed with looking for the lowest priced Battle conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist conveyancer. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you on headway making sure that you are never in the dark. Should it ever be necessary to call the office you will know who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Battle last June but my buyer keeps SMS messaging me to say their lawyer needs to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Following your disposal your lawyer should forward the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your conveyancer should also send confirmation that the home loan has been repaid to the purchasers lawyers. There are no post completion requirements just for conveyancing in Battle.

I am buying a new build apartment in Battle. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battle

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a house in Cardiff but reside in Battle. My conveyancer (based 235 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Battle to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Battle based

Helen (my wife) and I may need to rent out our Battle 1st floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Battle conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time get any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Even though your previous Battle conveyancing lawyer is not around you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to seek permission from your landlord or other appropriate person in advance of subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining permission. Such consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Battle - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

In the main the outlay for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although some managing agents in Battle obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. Who are the managing agents?