We see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Stockport?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Stockport.
We are buying a flat in Stockport. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to deposit funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I am helping my aunt sell her property in Stockport. Does the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for me to coordinate?
After the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was maintained a mandatory part of moving property. An energy performance certificate must be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. If you are using a Stockport conveyancing practitioner they might be willing to arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established Stockport providers
A colleague pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Stockport there may be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Stockport which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Stockport should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Stockport 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to establish that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
I am buying a new build apartment in Stockport. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Stockport
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Stockport and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides protection to commercial lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Stockport
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Stockport conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Stockport conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Stockport conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:
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How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing?
I own a 1 bedroom flat in Stockport, conveyancing was carried out in 2000. 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? Corresponding flats in Stockport with a long lease are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2092
With only 70 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.