Would the conveyancing solicitors indexed on your site conduct right to buy conveyancing in Hartlepool?

We do have a variety of conveyancing firms carrying out right to buy transactions Do e-mail the conveyancers listed in order to secure a conveyancing quote.

Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the number one reason for hinderance in Hartlepool house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Hartlepool.

The deeds to our property can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Hartlepool 5 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor should be aware exactly where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you may buy or dispose of your property without a hitch. If duplicates are not available, your solicitor may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on your property.

Given that I will soon spend 450k on a property in Hartlepool I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer about myconveyancing prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Hartlepool.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a case number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Hartlepool should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

I am attracted to a couple of flats in Hartlepool which have about 50 years left on the leases. Will this present a problem?

There are plenty of short leases in Hartlepool. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in Hartlepool, conveyancing having been completed 3 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 Hartlepool with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2094

With just 68 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.