I instructed a Birchington based lawyer for our conveyancing in Birchington last week. Upon checking the Terms I noteI am on the hook for charges even if the movedoes not happen. Would I be best advised to use an on-line conveyancing company advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Birchington?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to neutralise the cases that abort. Please beware that these schemes generally do not protect you from disbursements by way of example Birchington conveyancing search expenses.

What will a local search reveal regarding the property my wife and I purchasing in Birchington?

Birchington conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Birchington conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Birchington ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not issue a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Birchington. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Birchington especially if they are familiar with such properties in Birchington.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent advised that the owners will only proceed if we instruct the agent's recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Birchington

We suspect that the owner is not behind this request. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to use your preferred Birchington conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will give the estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by HQ.

My husband and I may need to let out our Birchington 1st floor flat temporarily due to a new job. We instructed a Birchington conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any advice as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

A small minority of properties in Birchington do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

Birchington Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is due in the foreseeable future to be shared between the tenants and may well materially increase the the maintenance costs or result in a one time invoice. What restrictions exist in the Birchington Lease? How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent?