My fiancee and I are acquiring our first home. Our property lawyer has texted usto ask if we wish to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. Frankly we have no idea as to what's relevant for conveyancing in Sanderstead
The extent of Sanderstead conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information the searches could give you. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that search. If uncertain, ask the solicitor to explain.
We just had an offer accepted to purchase with Coventry BS. I called into a couple of high street companies but am unable to find a Sanderstead conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Can you help?
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the lender and type Sanderstead or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer offices in Sanderstead or nearest you.
My friend recommended that if I am purchasing in Sanderstead I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is usually included in the estimate for your Sanderstead conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Sanderstead around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Sanderstead Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Sanderstead.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sanderstead before appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sanderstead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a house in Monmouth but I am based in Sanderstead. My lawyer (based 260 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Sanderstead to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Sanderstead
Last October I purchased a leasehold property in Sanderstead. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I am the registered owner of a second floor flat in Sanderstead. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for a lease extension?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Sanderstead conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Sanderstead residence is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the figure of £37,912. This case was in relation to 6 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 78.32 years.