I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to leave my rented property in Dartmouth by 2/9/2024. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work to achieve
What does a local search tell me about the property we're buying in Dartmouth?
Dartmouth conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every Dartmouth conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.
I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Dartmouth for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Dartmouth conveyancing specialists.
Taking into account that I will soon part with 450k on a property in Dartmouth I would like to talk to a lawyer about myhouse move in advance of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Dartmouth.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Dartmouth should be the figure that you end up paying.
In scouring the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Dartmouth it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?
The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Dartmouth or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Dartmouth vary, so it's sensible to request a minimum of four fee estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.
I am employed by a reputable estate agent office in Dartmouth where we have witnessed a few flat sales jeopardised as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given contradictory information from local Dartmouth conveyancing firms. Please can you confirm whether the vendor of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
Provided that the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
I purchased a garden flat in Dartmouth, conveyancing having been completed in 1998. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Dartmouth with over 90 years remaining are worth £191,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2078
With just 54 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £31,400 and £36,200 plus legals.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.