I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Seaford by 20/1/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to a target completion date that all parties will work to achieve
What will a local search reveal concerning the house my wife and I buying in Seaford?
Seaford conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Onsearch The local search plays an important role in many a Seaford conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.
I purchased a 4 bedroom Edwardian house in Seaford. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Santander. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Seaford and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.
I was pointed in your direction by two or three local estate agents in Seaford to choose a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to offer your site rather than a competitor’s?
We don’t make any financial incentive for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
My brother has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Seaford. Do I follow his guidance?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Seaford conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're considering.
I am a negotiator for a busy estate agency in Seaford where we have witnessed a few flat sales derailed due to short leases. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Seaford conveyancing solicitors. Please can you confirm whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.
I purchased a leasehold flat in Seaford, conveyancing formalities finalised 8 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar properties in Seaford with over 90 years remaining are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2079
With only 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.