I hired a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Stotfold recently. Looking through the official terms of business I seeI am liable for fees even if the dealdoes not happen. Should I go with them or choose a web based lawyer who offer no completion no cost conveyancing in Stotfold?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover the transactions that do not go ahead. Please beware that such schemes rarely protect you from expenses for example Stotfold conveyancing search fees.

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the primary reason for stalling in Stotfold conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Stotfold.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Stotfold. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Stotfold

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Stotfold ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Stotfold. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Stotfold. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?

A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the loan are re-sent. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid escalating costs and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Stotfold