We see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Castleton?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Castleton.

Should my conveyancer be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Castleton.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Castleton. Plenty of people will acquire a property in Castleton, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not best placed to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that may be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Castleton. The standard property information forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the owner to determine whether the premises has ever been flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a claim for damages stemming from an misleading response. A purchaser’s lawyers should also order an enviro search. This will reveal if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be carried out.

Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Castleton , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register my proprietorship? My Castleton conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the registration is dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in Castleton registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any third parties. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration occurs once the new owner has moved in to the property so 'speed' is not typically primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Castleton is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Castleton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Castleton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Castleton may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Being a leasehold owner I am liable for a service charge for my flat in Castleton. Due to losing my job and other issues I slipped into arrears with remittance. I negotiated a settlement schedule but there remains in the region of £2000 currently outstanding.

I want to sell and I am panicking this may threaten to derail the sale if I have to settle the arrears now. Do I have to settle before - is this possible?

The conveyancer handing your Castleton sale will hopefully be able to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept payment from completion monies. Here is indicative of why it might be good to appoint a solicitor in Castleton as they may well enjoy an established relationship with the management company.