I need some expedited conveyancing in Chandlers Ford as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Chandlers Ford the following are instances of issues that can show up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I need to find a firm on the Virgin Money conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Chandlers Ford round the corner but he is not approved by Virgin Money

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Chandlers Ford on the Virgin Money panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Chandlers Ford. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Chandlers Ford.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but reside in Chandlers Ford. My solicitor (approximately 300 kilometers from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Chandlers Ford who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Chandlers Ford based

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chandlers Ford. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Chandlers Ford are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Chandlers Ford so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Chandlers Ford conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Chandlers Ford, conveyancing having been completed in 2010. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar flats in Chandlers Ford with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2095

With 69 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

How do I establish who owns a house in Chandlers Ford?

Provided the premises is registered with the Land Registry, and you have enough specifics of the location of the premises, you should be able to view details from the HM Land Registry of the recorded proprietor for a a minimal charge.