In reviewing consumer advice sites for a high-quality solicitor in Wraysbury, many post that I should instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's major lenders. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Wraysbury is one of the numerous areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited lawyers.
I purchased a semi-detached Georgian property in Wraysbury. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Aldermore. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Wraysbury and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
How do I search for a Wraysbury solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.
You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Wraysbury conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Wraysbury conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to check whether they are on the Virgin Money approved list
In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a house in Newport but live in Wraysbury. My lawyer (who is 300 kilometers from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Wraysbury to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Wraysbury based
I work for a reputable estate agency in Wraysbury where we have experienced a number of flat sales jeopardised as a result of short leases. I have received contradictory information from local Wraysbury conveyancing solicitors. Can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension process for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser can avoid having to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
I inherited a leasehold flat in Wraysbury, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2011. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent properties in Wraysbury with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2090
With only 66 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £12,400 and £14,200 plus legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
I am are looking to find a value for money conveyancing lawyer in Wraysbury to buy a home. I I am concerned about being overcharged and there are plenty Wraysbury conveyancing solicitors out there...who's the best?
Where you’ve not used a solicitor before, a personal recommendation via family or friends is a great place to start and is often a good gauge of quality. Alternatively, view the Law Society’s regional directory of solicitors in Wraysbury or use our search facility to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Wraysbury.