We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Marston Moretaine. We have hit a snag. The mortgage offer with Britannia runs out on 13/4/2026 but the vendors are putting forward a completion date of 15/4/2026. Can one extend the loan offer?
The best person to address this concern is your conveyancer who will calculate whether they corresponding with the lender, vendor’s solicitors, property agents or possibly all three based on the history of your transaction as of today.
I require fast conveyancing in Marston Moretaine as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Marston Moretaine the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I acquired my flat on 7 June and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Marston Moretaine expressed confidence that it would be formalised in less than a month. Are transfers in Marston Moretaine particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Marston Moretaine is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the property so registration formalities is not usually primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Marston Moretaine. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Marston Moretaine
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Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. 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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. 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.
I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Marston Moretaine it brings up numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for me?
The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Marston Moretaine or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Marston Moretaine differ, so it's sensible to secure at least four quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.
I only have 68 years left on my lease in Marston Moretaine. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to locate the landlord. In some cases a specialist may be useful to carry out a search and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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Where a Marston Moretaine lease has no more than eighty years it will impact the marketability of the property. Check with your bank that they are willing to go ahead with the loan given the lease term. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will probably need a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Marston Moretainelease extensions you will need to own the property for a couple of years in order to be entitled to exercise a lease extension. This information is helpful as a) areas may result in problems for the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details Are there any major works on the horizon that will likely increase the service fees?