I was recommended to a conveyancer who has sent a quote for £1350 for freehold conveyancing in Sittingbourne. I am looking to sell a modern house for £125,000. Is this too much? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Sittingbourne?
The quote is slightly on the steep side. If you shop around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightcome to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to be sure the conveyancer can act for your mortgage company. Do employ our comparison tool to locate a Sittingbourne conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Sittingbourne.
Me and my partner are soon to complete buying a house in Sittingbourne but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate reparation from the owner of six thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but Barclays will not permit this. Should they have been notified?
Your property lawyer being on a Barclays conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise Barclays of any amendments to the sale price. If you prohibit your conveyancer to notify the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Sittingbourne.
My aunt pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Sittingbourne there may be a number of restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Sittingbourne which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Sittingbourne should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I am being advised by my solicitor that flying freehold insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Sittingbourne conveyancing?
The right level of flying freehold indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.
I am purchasing a property in Sittingbourne. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Lloyds be concerned?
Given that your lender is Lloyds your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Lloyds. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Lloyds where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Sittingbourne.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Sittingbourne?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Sittingbourne. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am selling my house. My former lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Sittingbourne if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Sittingbourne. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years unexpired on my flat in Sittingbourne. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Sittingbourne.
I inherited a 2 bed flat in Sittingbourne, conveyancing was carried out 4 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 flats in Sittingbourne with an extended lease are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2078
With just 54 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range 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 advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.