We have rather assertive vendors who has insisted on a exclusivity contract with a down payment 10k. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two main drawbacks with signing a lock out agreement (also known as a no-shop agreement) is that it can distract from progressing with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires little or no negotiation then it may turn out to be unhelpful. It is not particularly popular amongst Stevenage conveyancing practitioners for this reason. The other main issue is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved buyer is not likely to obtain an injunction to prohibit the seller completing the sale to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive charges and, in rare circumstances, the additional payment of penalties.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Stevenage as I have a deadline to complete within one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Stevenage the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I have recentlydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Stevenage for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stevenage conveyancing specialists.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Stevenage. I've land on a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Stevenage conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Stevenage conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Stevenage conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:

How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?

Stevenage Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before buying

This question is helpful as a) areas can result in problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to know about it It would be a good idea to discover if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Stevenage. If you love the flatin Stevenage yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced hard determination. Many Stevenage leasehold apartments will incur a service charge for maintenance of the block invoiced by the management company. Where you purchase the apartment you will have to meet this amount, usually quarterly throughout the year. This may vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant figure, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to check as occasionally it can be prohibitively expensive.