My wife and I are intent on selling our home in Seaford and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Seaford lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Seaford. Having lived in Seaford for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Seaford , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My Seaford conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to check the registration formalities are dealt with.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Seaford registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any third parties. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration occurs after the purchaser is living at the premises therefore an expedited registration is not always primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
How does conveyancing in Seaford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Seaford come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in Seaford tend to purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Seaford or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Seaford I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Seaford for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
We're new on the property ladder - agreed a price, yet the estate agent has warned us that the owners will only proceed if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Seaford
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. If they require ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to use your own,trusted Seaford conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothe ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.
Expecting to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Seaford. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report on Monday. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Seaford should include some of the following:
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Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? if lease has a provision for a sinking fund? You should be sent a copy of the lease Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is important that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Responsibility for repairing the window frames
Seaford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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The prefered form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the lessees benefit from control and even though a managing agent is frequently retained if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. What prohibitions are there in the Seaford Lease? It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other major work is anticipated to be shared by the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or require a one time payment.