Should our solicitor be raising questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Blaydon On Tyne. There are those who purchase a property in Blaydon On Tyne, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that can be carried out by the purchaser or by their lawyers which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Blaydon On Tyne. The standard property information forms given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the vendor to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. If the residence has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim resulting from an inaccurate answer. The purchaser’s conveyancers may also carry out an enviro search. This should reveal whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be carried out.

How does conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Blaydon On Tyne contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Blaydon On Tyne tend to acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Blaydon On Tyne or who has acted in the same development.

I am selling my house. My previous solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Blaydon On Tyne if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Blaydon On Tyne for my home move. Can I check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Blaydon On Tyne - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I own a basement flat in Blaydon On Tyne, conveyancing was carried out December 2012. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Blaydon On Tyne with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.