I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years built) in Leicestershire. 95% of the flats have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Leicestershire?
You are putting yourself at risk in not carrying out Leicestershire conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would strongly advise in the strongest possible terms that your solicitor conducts them. Where accelerating the process and expenses are primary issues you should discuss with your solicitor about the options such as indemnity insurance available to you
It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Leicestershire took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am buying a new build flat in Leicestershire. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leicestershire
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Leicestershire and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Leicestershire is one of our numerous locations in which our lawyers have offices
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Leicestershire. I've discover a web site which looks to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What can I do to establish who is the owner of a property in Leicestershire?
As long as the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have sufficient details of the location of the premises, you will be able to view details from the HM Land Registry of the registered owner for a a minimal charge.