I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (five years built) in Petersfield. 95% of the appartments are already sold. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Petersfield?
You would be putting yourself at risk in not carrying out Petersfield 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 no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. Where speed and price are top of your concerns you should consider with your conveyancer about the possibility of search insurance
Can your site be used to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Petersfield even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for example where I intend to buy an office in Petersfield with a loan from Britannia?
Our search tool is primarily there to find domestic conveyancing solicitors in Petersfield but we have set out towards the end of this page some Petersfield commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Britannia
I need some expedited conveyancing in Petersfield as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Petersfield the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
How do I use the search tool to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing practitioner in Petersfield on the authorised to act for my bank?
Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as HSBC Bank, The Mortgage Works or Britannia then choose your location for instance Petersfield. Conveyancing organisations in Petersfield and nationally should be identified.
I have recently realised that I have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Petersfield. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What options are available to me?
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 extended by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. On the whole a specialist should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document to be used as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Petersfield.
I acquired a ground floor flat in Petersfield, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Petersfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2081
With only 57 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £26,600 and £30,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Me and my wife are first time buyers just having agreed a price on a property in Petersfield, and are now looking to get solicitors lined up. We have utilised the various comparison tools and the results are from all across the England and Wales. Is it necessary to have a Petersfield conveyancer local to the prospective house? I am happy to do all the communicating over email, but I am thinking at some stage we will be required to visit the lawyer's office to sign papers?
On the whole there is no need to attend the office of your property lawyer, they can send any relevant contracts to you, which you can sign and send back. Many home movers nevertheless opt to use a locally based solicitor, but it is not a prerequisite for conveyancing in Petersfield.