I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Stoke Park for our house move. Our broker has since advised us that our bank won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?
A bank can direct that a panel solicitor act for it. You would be expected to bear the cost of this. Do use our directory service to get a quote from a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Stoke Park on the conveyancing panel.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and found one round the corner in Stoke Park I like with open areas and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Stoke Park in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
Should you require a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
My uncle has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Stoke Park. Should I find my own solicitor?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Stoke Park conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.