After what seems like an age a loan agreement from Santander for the refinancing of my 2 room garden flat is coming imminently. Can you suggest a cheap conveyancing lawyer in Lynton?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Lynton. Our aim is to provide affordable conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers offering low cost conveyancing in Lynton. The optimum result, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up being stung for extras and still not receive the service required.

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Lynton completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Lynton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lynton

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a residence in Monmouth but reside in Lynton. My solicitor (who is 250 miles from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Lynton to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Lynton

I only have Fifty years left on my lease in Lynton. I now want to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole an enquiry agent may be useful to try and locate and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Lynton.

I bought a garden flat in Lynton, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Lynton with an extended lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2100

You have 74 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending 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 additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.