We are buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hurworth who is on the Skipton solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a 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 Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hurworth.
Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Clydesdale Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Hurworth?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
Just acquired a terraced house in Hurworth , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my title? My Hurworth conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure that my name is recorded.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Hurworth registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. At present approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not typically primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Hurworth I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Hurworth in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
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I've recently bought a leasehold house in Hurworth. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, 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 ensure 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 invested in buying a studio flat in Hurworth, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Hurworth with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2089
With 63 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £16,200 and £18,600 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs 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 considered and you obviously 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.