I require fast conveyancing in Norwich as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line within 3 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Norwich the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I am purchasing a new build house in Norwich with a mortgage from . The builders refused to reduce the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The property agent told me not reveal to my conveyancer about this extras as it could affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Norwich and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Norwich

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Norwich. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Norwich should include some of the following:

Repair and maintenance of the property Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? The length of the lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Defining your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the building.E.G., does the lease grant a right of way over an accessway or hallways? Are you allowed to have a pet in the flat?

I own a studio flat in Norwich, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Norwich with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With just 50 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Norwich. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Norwich are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Norwich in which case you should be shopping around for a Norwich conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.