What can a local search inform me concerning the property I am buying in Crawley Down?

Crawley Down conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Crawley Down conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Crawley Down is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Crawley Down are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down 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.

Taking into account that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on a two bedroom apartment in Crawley Down I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer regarding thehouse move ahead of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Crawley Down.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Crawley Down should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Crawley Down conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Crawley Down conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Crawley Down conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

What are the charges for lease extension work? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Crawley Down, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Crawley Down with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2082

With 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

My conveyancers in Crawley Down have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the mortgage company. Is it case that being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?

Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the bank Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the lender directly.