My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in East Harling and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A high street East Harling lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in East Harling. We have lived in East Harling for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in East Harling. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Harling
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. East Harling is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in East Harling are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in East Harling you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in East Harling may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
What tools are available to identify a East Harling solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the tool on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of East Harling conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some East Harling conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list
In scouring the internet for the term on line conveyancing in East Harling it reveals numerous property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?
The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in East Harling or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in East Harling differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to to be inflated.
I work for a reputable estate agency in East Harling where we have witnessed a number of flat sales put at risk as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received inconsistent advice from local East Harling conveyancing firms. Could you clarify whether the vendor of a flat can start the lease extension formalities for the buyer?
As long as the seller has been the owner 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 sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder 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.
East Harling Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before buying
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Best to be warned whether a new roof is being installed or some other major work is pending to be shared amongst the tenants and may well materially increase the the service charges or result in a one off payment. Are there any major works in the planning that will increase the service costs? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?