Please could you recommend a Barclays Direct accepted Sandhurst conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within two weeks? Am I best advised to go for a high street Sandhurst firm or an internet conveyancer?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Sandhurst conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Sandhurst. Visit a couple of firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your time frames together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Select the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.
The deeds to our house can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Sandhurst 5 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
About to purchase a new build flat in Sandhurst. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sandhurst
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sandhurst prior to retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sandhurst. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Sandhurst especially if they are familiar with such properties in Sandhurst.
What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing solicitors for conveyancing in Sandhurst?
At this site get an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Sandhurst. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate kick-back deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the highest commission, rather than the best value conveyancing in Sandhurst
Due to complete next month on a leasehold property in Sandhurst. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Sandhurst should include some of the following:
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Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring? An explanation as to the provision as set out in the lease to pay service charges - in relation to the building, and the more general rights a tenant enjoys The physical ownership of the property. This will be the apartment itself but might incorporate a roof area or storage are if applicable. Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the (you), head lessor, landlord Whether your lease caters for for a sinking fund for major repairs?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Sandhurst - Examples of Queries before Purchasing
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The answer will be important as a) areas may result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to know about it It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared between the leasehold owners and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or necessitate a one time invoice. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?