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Examples of recent conveyancing in Long Stratton since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Long Stratton

The owners have very pushy vendors who has suggested a preliminary agreement with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

This form of contract isn't common in Long Stratton, conveyancers are often found to veer clients away from them as they divert attention from the primary focus, namely conveyancing and if you end up losing your deposit then the solicitor is left exposed. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that just because the vendor has entered into a lock out agreement they will sell to you. They may be motivated to break the agreement if they are offered sufficient financial inducement to do so because an aggrieved buyer with the benefit of a exclusivity agreement will still be duty bound to show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not equalise the financial benefit that the owner may obtain by breaking the contract, no matter how morally reprehensible that may be.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Long Stratton so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies undertake the vast majority of communications through the post, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in the country. Nevertheless you should see if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

What does a local search tell me about the property my wife and I purchasing in Long Stratton?

Long Stratton conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searches UK The local search plays an important role in many a Long Stratton conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

My wife and I purchased a renovated Edwardian house in Long Stratton. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Birmingham Midshires. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Long Stratton and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the agent informed us that the owners will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's chosen lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Long Stratton

We suspect that the seller is not behind this demand. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Long Stratton conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds set by HQ.

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agent office in Long Stratton where we have witnessed a few flat sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Long Stratton conveyancing solicitors. Can you shed some light as to whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension process for the buyer?

As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to kick-start 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 at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord 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 buyer.

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Long Stratton, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding flats in Long Stratton with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2099

You have 76 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Long Stratton?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Long Stratton. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a timeous, objective and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Long Stratton about your conveyancing in Long Stratton.

Typically, Long Stratton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the seller once the offer has been accepted
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental enquires from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Long Stratton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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