Why would one instruct a Keston conveyancing practice given that national conveyancers are more affordable?
By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Keston and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with sourcing the cheapest Keston conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you are in the know.
I purchased a freehold house in Keston but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Keston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Keston but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
A friend advised me that if I am purchasing in Keston I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Keston conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Keston around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Keston Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Keston Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Keston.
The deeds to our house are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Keston 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor should be aware precisely where to look for all the suitable paperwork so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be located, your conveyancer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the property.
I am purchasing a new build house in Keston with a mortgage from Bank of Scotland. The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The estate agent suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it may adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
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.
I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Keston. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Keston are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Keston in which case you should be looking for a Keston conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Keston conveyancing firm to represent me?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Keston conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Keston property is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 50.57 years.