We are about to exchange contracts for a freehold house in Cleator Moor. We encountered a snag. Our mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society runs out on 23/1/2024 but the sellers are suggesting a completion date of 25/1/2024. Can one extend the mortgage expiry date?
The best person to address this concern is your conveyancer who will determine if they should be discussing with the lender, seller’s representatives, property agents or indeed all parties given what has gone on in your conveyancing as of today.
Do I need to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Cleator Moor so that I can attend their offices when needed.
Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, almost all lenders no longer oblige their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply identification documents and there are still distinct advantages to choosing a locally based solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Cleator Moor.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Cleator Moor. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cleator Moor
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Cleator Moor is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Cleator Moor are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Cleator Moor 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 Cleator Moor 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 residence.
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Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years remaining on my lease in Cleator Moor. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What should I do?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations a specialist would be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be used as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Cleator Moor.
I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Cleator Moor, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in Cleator Moor with over 90 years remaining are worth £176,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2103
With only 80 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.