I am acquiring a property without a mortgage in Whyteleafe. I have lived for the previous Seventeen years in Whyteleafe. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. Given that I know the area and road very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a mortgage, then all but one or two of the Whyteleafe conveyancing searches are optional. Your solicitor will try and sway you, no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches done, but he is duty bound to take that path of guidance. One thing to bear in mind; if you are intend to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your prospective buyer what the searches reveal. Sometimes properties with functional issues can still reveal unpredicted search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Whyteleafe should be able to give you some constructive guidance concerning this.

I am buying a terraced house in Whyteleafe. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Whyteleafe you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Whyteleafe.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Whyteleafe and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial tenants, granting the right to make a request to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Whyteleafe

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Whyteleafe. I have land on a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Two months into buying a house in Whyteleafe. Conveyancing solicitor has told us the title is "Leasehold". Should this make a difference on our lender’s valuation?

Whyteleafe conveyancing does not normally involve leasehold houses. The main consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If there are hundred of years years remaining with a nominal rent, it's essentially freehold, so it’s unlikely to impact the marketability too much.

At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, 50 years it will have a adverse impact on the saleability, and probably wouldn't be acceptable to the mortgage company. The length of lease and ground rent will be set out in the lease which should be made available to your .