We are buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Poringland who is on the conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Poringland.

I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one close by in Poringland I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Poringland in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Poringland and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to commercial lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Poringland

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Poringland. I happened to stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Poringland. Conveyancing and mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Poringland who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Poringland conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Poringland Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

How much is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? It would be sensible to discover as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people whether they are happy with them. On a final note, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money.