Is there a reason to use a Berkeley conveyancing firm when web based alternatives are less overpriced?

By all means make sure that you contrast conveyancing costs in Berkeley and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the lowest priced Berkeley conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a distressing home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone conversation and can never replicate a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you are kept fully informed.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Berkeley. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Berkeley

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

My business partner and I are planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Berkeley for under £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Berkeley, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right firm. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I've recently bought a leasehold house in Berkeley. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Berkeley, conveyancing was carried out in 2000. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent flats in Berkeley with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2085

You have 60 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

My boyfriend is buying a shared ownership flat in Berkeley. He has received an estimate by the conveyancing practitioner connected to the selling agents and it came to £1245 . It was seven years ago since I sold and bought a house and the fee was £450. Have costs really escalated to that extent?

We would recommend that you call 3 or 4 local Berkeley conveyancing solicitors seeking prices. It is advisable to base your decision not just on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response is.