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Top 10 of Housing & Property Solicitors
Well done to our Residential Conveyancing Team who, through their hard work, friendly approach and professionalism, have managed to land us in the Top 10 of Housing & Property Solicitors who are registered on Review Solicitors. Having been registered on Review Solicitors for just over a year, this is a great achievement for the team and the firm.
Maples are currently ranked 7 out of 4356 firms nationally.
To view our profile and read what our clients have said about us, please click here or click on the green side bar on the right hand side of the page.
Coffee Morning and Pop-Up Clinic
Join us at Crowland Youth Building (behind Abbeyview Surgery), Thorney Road on Friday 14th July between 10am and 12pm for a free coffee morning and pop-up clinic to talk about Wills, Powers of Attorney and financial planning for Care Homes.
If you cannot join us for the coffee morning, please contact one of our lawyers in the Wills and Probate Department to discuss a home visit.
Or telephone the office 01775 722261 and ask to speak with one of the team.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Guide to purchasing a residential property
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have bought a property in the past, the conveyancing process can be overwhelming and confusing. We aim to try to provide some clarity and guidance for our clients.
The transaction will be slightly different depending on whether the property is freehold or leasehold.
Freehold – an owner owns the property outright and is responsible for all maintenance. An owner will have more freedom to do what they want with the property which will of course subject to obtaining planning permission or building consent.
Leasehold – an owner only owns the right to live in the property for a fixed period of time by way of a lease. The property will usually be a flat but could be a shared ownership house. The lease will outline terms and conditions to be complied with. The landlord ultimately owns the freehold of the building and may appoint a management company or managing agent to oversee management of the property. A leasehold property can also be subject to certain restrictions for internal alterations and you will be liable for additional costs, such as service charges and ground rent. Any alteration to the property will require the consent of the landlord.
