We are buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Chellaston who is on the Santander approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Chellaston.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Chellaston so that I can attend their offices if necessary.
Whereas this was necessary ten years ago, the vast majority mortgage companies no longer need their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over identification documents and there are still distinct benefits to using a locally based ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Chellaston.
We are planning on selling our home in Chellaston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Chellaston. We have lived in Chellaston for three years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You should 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 ailment)
About to purchase a new build apartment in Chellaston. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chellaston
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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. Please supply a car parking plan. 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. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Chellaston. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
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. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure 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 inherited a ground floor flat in Chellaston, conveyancing formalities finalised May 2005. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Chellaston with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2083
With 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £21,900 and £25,200 plus legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
I am in the process of buying my first home in Chellaston. Conveyancing solicitor already chosen. The broker suggested that a survey is not needed as the house was only constructed in 2001.
At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. As the residence was built more than a decade ago the property will be without a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may be sufficient. They will highlight any obvious problems and suggest additional investigation if relevant. Where there are any indications of material issues obtain a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.