I have been told that property searches are a common reason for obstruction in Norfolk conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Norfolk.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Norfolk prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Norfolk. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Norfolk especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Norfolk.

Is it possible to swap solicitor as I have to select one who is on the conveyancing list. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Norfolk round the corner but she is not approved by

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Norfolk on the panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Norfolk. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Norfolk.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Norfolk. I have discover a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email 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?

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Norfolk. Before I get started I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Norfolk - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Norfolk Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

This information is helpful as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will want to know about it What prohibitions are there in the Norfolk Lease? Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that will likely increase the service charges?