We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hungerford who is on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hungerford.

My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Hungerford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Hungerford conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hungerford. Having lived in Hungerford for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

How does conveyancing in Hungerford differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Hungerford contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Hungerford tend to purchase 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 Hungerford or who has acted in the same development.

My business partner and I are planning to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Hungerford for under £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Hungerford, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone us so that we can provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am intending to sublet my leasehold apartment in Hungerford. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

The lease dictates the relationship between the freeholder and you the leaseholder; in particular, it will indicate if subletting is not allowed, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no specific ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. The majority of leases in Hungerford do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would adversely affect the market value the flat. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a duplicate of the sublease.

Hungerford Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

Plenty Hungerford leasehold properties will have a service charge for the upkeep of the block set by the management company. Where you acquire the property you will have to meet this liability, normally periodically throughout the year. This could vary from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. In all probability there will be a rentcharge for you to pay annual, normally this is not a significant figure, say about £50-£100 but you should to check it because occasionally it can be prohibitively expensive. The answer will be useful as a) areas may result in problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to know about it Its a good idea to discover as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask prospective neighbours if they are happy with them. Finally, be sure you know the dates that the service charges are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending that money.