I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my rented flat in Kentish Town by 27/8/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your solicitor and ask them to they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to an acceptable time-line that all parties will work towards
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Kentish Town?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Kentish Town. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am buying a new build house in Kentish Town with a mortgage from National Westminster Bank. The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The property agent told me not reveal to my solicitor about this deal as it could put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Kentish Town and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to commercial tenants, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Kentish Town is one of the hundreds of locations in which the firms we work with are located
I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Kentish Town. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to 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 am the proprietor of a ground floor flat in Kentish Town. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for the purchase of the freehold?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the amount due.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Kentish Town flat is Flat 2 27 Mackeson Road in December 2012. The Tribunal assessed the value of the lease extension premium at £35,435 and rounded the figure to £35,500 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 64.77 years.
My husband and I are searching for an affordable conveyancing solicitor in Kentish Town to assist me in selling my place. I I am fearful of by bill escalating out of control and there are various Kentish Town conveyancing practices to pick from...who's the best?
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