I need some quick conveyancing in Long Sutton as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within 4 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Long Sutton the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Long Sutton?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Long Sutton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Long Sutton before appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Long Sutton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Long Sutton conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Long Sutton conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Long Sutton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Long Sutton who can give a testimonial? What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?

Long Sutton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

Best to be warned whether fixing the lift or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared between the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the service charges or require a one off invoice. You should be aware if it is fewer than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the apartment. Check with your lender that they are happy with residual term of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering what this would cost. For most Long Suttonlease extensions you will need to own the residence for 24 months before you are entitled to exercise a lease extension. What prohibitions are contained in the Long Sutton Lease?

Is it true that a Long Sutton conveyancing practice got sued by clients for failing to conduct comprehensive conveyancing investigations?

We are not aware of such a Long Sutton conveyancing matter but it has been reported that, a couple purchasing a house in Cumbria successfully sued their conveyancer as a consequence of development permission to construct a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.

If you are purchasing in Long Sutton It is important that your conveyancing practitioner purchase all Long Sutton conveyancing searches required making sure that you have relevant and up to date information ahead of purchasing a property.