I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years old) in Gnosall. 95% of the flats have already been sold. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Gnosall?

You are putting yourself at risk in not carrying out Gnosall conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would absolutely advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If timings and driving down costs are top of your concerns you should discuss with your solicitor about the option of search insurance

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Gnosall. Now, I need my documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Gnosall of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Gnosall in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Gnosall. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years remaining on my lease in Gnosall. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Gnosall.

Gnosall Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? Does the lease have in excess of 80 years left? You should want to find out as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they can either make life much easier or a lot more difficult. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people whether they are happy with their management. In conclusion, find out the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending the funds.

What type of premises does your Gnosall conveyancing estimates relate to?

The quotes supplied are only applicable to standard residential homes in England & Wales. If you have any different requirements for instance industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Gnosall do telephone us to address your requirements .