I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Barnehurst. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/8/2026 the requirements read as follows :
What does a local search inform me about the property my wife and I purchasing in Barnehurst?
Barnehurst conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Xpress Legal The local search plays an important role in most Barnehurst conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Barnehurst?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Barnehurst. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Barnehurst is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Barnehurst are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Barnehurst you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Barnehurst may decide 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 property.
In sourcing the internet for the phrase on line conveyancing in Barnehurst it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?
The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Barnehurst or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Barnehurst vary, so it's sensible to request at least three fee estimates from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.
I've recently bought a leasehold house in Barnehurst. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I have given up trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Barnehurst. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Barnehurst conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Barnehurst premises is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case affected 13 flats. The unexpired lease term was 76 years.