I am buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Allestree who is on the Aldermore solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore in certain locations such as Allestree. We dont recommend any particular firm.
My wife and I purchased a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Allestree. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Barnsley Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Barnsley Building Society to clarify?
You should review 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 Allestree and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Allestree. 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Allestree
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Allestree ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Allestree. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I'm remortgaging my current house to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays Direct and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The location we are interested in is Allestree. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the two deals?
Make use of our search tool on this page to check that the solicitors are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are the lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
I’m about to sell my garden flat in Allestree. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – Do I pay up?
The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as normal as all ground rent and service invoices should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Allestree Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing
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Be sure to enquire if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Allestree leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Allestree. If you like the flatin Allestree however your dog is not allowed to move with you then you have a very hard compromise. How is the lease structured? What is the name of the managing agents?