I am obtaining a mortgage offer from Santander. I would like to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Beacontree Heath. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?
The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I have been told that property searches are the main cause of obstruction in Beacontree Heath house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Beacontree Heath.
I have recentlybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Beacontree Heath for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Beacontree Heath conveyancing specialists.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Beacontree Heath in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Beacontree Heath. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Beacontree Heath to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Beacontree Heath and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Beacontree Heath
I’m about to sell my basement flat in Beacontree Heath. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently had a yearly service charge invoice – Do I pay up?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the maintenance contribution as usual as all rents and maintenance payments will be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
I have given up seeking a lease extension in Beacontree Heath. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Beacontree Heath conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Beacontree Heath premises is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term was 61.36 years.