Should lawyers ask for money up-front for my conveyancing in Hindhead?

If you are buying a property in Hindhead your lawyer will ask you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is needed to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is as part of the sale price then this should be asked for shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days prior to the day of completion.

Our mortgage company has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Hindhead but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Hindhead or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Not all Hindhead conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Hindhead conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.

How does conveyancing in Hindhead differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Hindhead approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Hindhead tend to buy 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 Hindhead or who has acted in the same development.

How do I use your search app to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Hindhead on the authorised to act for my lender?

1st select a lender such as Yorkshire Building Society, Coventry Building Society or Nottingham Building Society then type in your location e.g. Hindhead. Conveyancing organisations in Hindhead and across England and Wales should be listed.

Back In 2002, I bought a leasehold flat in Hindhead. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Hindhead who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Hindhead conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I purchased a basement flat in Hindhead, conveyancing formalities finalised February 2004. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Hindhead with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2085

With only 60 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.