I am getting a mortgage offer from Lloyds. I hope to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Penge. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Lloyds conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when purchasing a property in Penge? or Apparently there is historic law that means some homeowners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs to the chancel within the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Penge?
Unless a previous purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Penge to continue to propose a a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
About to purchase a new build flat in Penge. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Penge
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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.
How easy is it to use the search tool to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Penge on the approved list for my bank?
1st choose a bank such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your preferred area for instance Penge. Conveyancing organisations in Penge and nationally will then be shown.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Penge. Conveyancing and Chelsea Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Penge who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?
The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Penge conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
Despite our best endeavours, we have been unsuccessful in trying to purchase the freehold in Penge. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Penge conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Penge residence is Flats 5, 9, 38 & 40 Blakewood Court Anerley Park in January 2012. the tribunal held that the premiums payable for the new lease sare: FLAT 5:- £7,130 FLAT 9:- £7,860 FLAT 38:- £15,867 FLAT 40: £14,834 This case affected 4 flats.
What type of conveyancing services do Penge conveyancing organisations supply?
Almost all Penge conveyancing companies tend to provide a broad spectrum of assistance to home and land proprietors, sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants including the following:
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Private sale conveyancing in Penge and nationally
House purchase conveyancing in Penge and throughout England and Wales
Non-contentious landlord & tenant matters Planning and boundary enquiries Buying and selling of garden land Lifetime mortgages