Various web forums that I have come across warn that are the main cause of stalling in Exmouth house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Exmouth.

Just acquired a detached house in Exmouth , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Exmouth conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure that my ownership is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Exmouth registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any third parties. Currently approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected once the purchaser is living at the premises so 'speed' is not always an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Exmouth is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Exmouth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Exmouth you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Exmouth may ascertain 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 premises.

Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I need to appoint a firm on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Exmouth five minutes from me but he is not approved by Alliance & Leicester

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Exmouth on the Alliance & Leicester panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Exmouth. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Exmouth.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Exmouth. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Exmouth are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Exmouth in which case you should be shopping around for a Exmouth conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Exmouth, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Exmouth with a long lease are worth £176,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2106

You have 80 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.