We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Grove who is on the Principality 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 Principality . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Grove.
I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Grove. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 27/11/2024 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Grove differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Grove contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Grove tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Grove or who has acted in the same development.
Are there any apps to assist me to search for a Grove solicitor on the HSBC Bank conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 10miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use the search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Grove conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Grove conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to check whether they are on the HSBC Bank panel
I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agent office in Grove where we see a number of leasehold sales put at risk as a result of short leases. I have received contradictory information from local Grove conveyancing firms. Could you clarify whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the buyer?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer need not have to sit tight for 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.
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 purchaser.
Grove Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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For many Grove leaseholds the cost for major works are not built into the maintenance charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Grove ask leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? Can you tell me if there are any major works anticipated that could increase the maintenance fees?
We are in the process of acquiring a flat in Grove. Conveyancing is not complete but we wish to have the amount we are are buying for private from sites such as Zoopla. Is this achievable and how?
HM Land Registry are legally required to disclose price paid data on a register of the title for residential properties nationwide including premises in Grove. The register of ownership is a public document, so the Land Registry would be breaching their statutory obligations excluded specific properties such as your property in Grove.
You can make a request of HM Land Registry to withhold the amount paid data yet the response will be a No.