We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Sunningdale who is on the solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

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

I have recentlydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Sunningdale for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sunningdale conveyancing specialists.

About to purchase a new build flat in Sunningdale. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 Sunningdale

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Sunningdale - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

What is the length of the lease? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? What is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent?

I bought a flat in Sunningdale last and to date it is still not registered with HM Land Registry. It was part of a development site and my told me that it may take twelve months to complete the registration formalities. I have spoken with HM Land Registry directly and they have informed me the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Do I need to be concerned?

It is your that you should get in touch with in order to satisfy any issues which have arisen as part of the registration formalities for your Sunningdale property. Normal Sunningdale conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the previous owner’s that they will help resolve any requisition raised by HMLR so it may be a case of taking action to enforce that undertaking in some way.