Me and my partner are soon to complete buying a house in Bitterne but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate reparation from the owner in the sum of three thousand pounds by way of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Kent Reliance will not permit this. Should they have been notified?
The property lawyer being on the Kent Reliance approved list is duty bound to inform Kent Reliance of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your conveyancing practitioner to notify the reduction to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Bitterne.
We are planning to buy with Loughborough BS. We have called around locally yet am struggling to find a Bitterne conveyancing firm on the Loughborough BS panel. Please you help?
You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Pick the building society and type Bitterne or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Bitterne or nearest you.
My partner and I are intent on selling our house in Bitterne and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Bitterne. Having lived in Bitterne for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I am four weeks into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Bitterne. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating charges and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Bitterne
Frank (my husband) and I may need to sub-let our Bitterne 1st floor flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Bitterne conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time seek any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your last Bitterne conveyancing solicitor is no longer available you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the premises. The rule is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to seek permission via your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.
I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Bitterne, conveyancing formalities finalised 10 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Bitterne with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2084
You have 60 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 plus professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
Our solicitor in Bitterne has discovered a defect with the lease for the apartment we are purchasing in Bitterne. The other side have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor says that as he is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?
Just because you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Bitterne conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the bank are the client. The appropriate lender requirements have to be complied with by the bank conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the mortgage company