Is it realistic for conveyancing in Rossington to be concluded within two weeks?

Where you are under pressure for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and knowledge. It is possible that they would have handled previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Rossington conveyancing solicitor. In addition, ensure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that nearly one in five of Rossington conveyancing deals are delayed or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the transaction being held up by almost three weeks. It is believed that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Many Rossington conveyancing practices can not act for certain banks so do check at the outset.

My lender has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Rossington but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Rossington or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

Not all Rossington conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make use of our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Rossington conveyancing firm on the on the mortgage company panel.

I have a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Rossington. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Accord Mortgages Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Rossington and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Rossington is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Rossington are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Rossington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rossington may determine 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.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Rossington conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Rossington conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Rossington conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Rossington who can give a testimonial? What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

I inherited a ground floor flat in Rossington, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Rossington with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2092

With 67 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account 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 before seeking the advice of a professional.