Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Markyate even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I wish to buy a shop in Markyate with a mortgage from Britannia?

The service is primarily there to find domestic conveyancing solicitors in Markyate but we have listed at the bottom of this page a selection of Markyate commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the solicitors directly to check if they can also act for Britannia

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Markyate but how do I know who's good?

Do not opt for the cheapest Markyate conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

I am helping my sister sell her house in Markyate. Will the conveyancing solicitor order the energy performance certificate or it is for the seller to see to?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was left as a required part of selling a property. An EPC must be commissioned prior to the property being placed on the market. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Markyate conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with reputable local assessors

My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Markyate. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these alterations are permitted?

Your conveyancer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Markyate will sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit categories of changes or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some works need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

My wife and I own a terraced Georgian property in Markyate. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Barclays Direct. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to review 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Markyate and other locations in 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 lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

I own a leasehold flat in Markyate. Conveyancing and HSBC Bank mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Markyate who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Markyate conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Markyate Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being put on or some other major work is pending to be shared amongst the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or require a specific invoice. Many Markyate leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for the upkeep of the block set on behalf of the freeholder. Should you purchase the flat you will have to pay this contribution, normally in instalments during the year. This may differ from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met yearly, normally this is not a exorbitant amount, say around £25-£75 but you need to enquire it because on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds.

Do I have to visit the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Markyate so that I can pop in to their offices if necessary.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the mortgage company undertake conveyancing via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Markyate. it would nevertheless be wise to check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.