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Examples of recent conveyancing in Barton Seagrave since March 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barton Seagrave

I am getting closer to an exchange on a flat in Barton Seagrave and my mum and dad have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now advised that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your conveyancing practitioner is duty bound to check with lender to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Barton Seagrave is more expensive?

Barton Seagrave leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

How does conveyancing in Barton Seagrave differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Barton Seagrave contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Barton Seagrave tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Barton Seagrave or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Barton Seagrave prior to appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Barton Seagrave. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Barton Seagrave especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Barton Seagrave.

I have just started marketing my 2 bed apartment in Barton Seagrave. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the service charge as you normally would as all ground rent and maintenance charges 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.

I bought a 2 bed flat in Barton Seagrave, conveyancing formalities finalised November 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Barton Seagrave with an extended lease are worth £175,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2081

With just 58 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £23,800 and £27,400 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Barton Seagrave. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Barton Seagrave ?

Most houses in Barton Seagrave are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Barton Seagrave so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Barton Seagrave conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Barton Seagrave regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Barton Seagrave with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Barton Seagrave. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Crofts, 4 School Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0DH
  • Lamb & Holmes, 2 West Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 0AZ
  • Watson Mann Solicitors Limited, Suite 3 Meadow Court, 2-4 Meadow Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH
  • Fl Law Limited, 19 Medlicott Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NF

Purchase conveyancing in Barton Seagrave ordinarily includes the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Carrying out Barton Seagrave property searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation prepared the owner’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies prepared by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Domestic conveyancing in Barton Seagrave almost always includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the property lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental questions from the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (if applicable)

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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