Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site handle right to buy conveyancing in South Ockendon?
We have identified a number of conveyancing firms who can handle right to buy conveyancing work Please call us with a view to get a costs calculation.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in South Ockendon?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in South Ockendon. 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…’
About to purchase a new build apartment in South Ockendon. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Ockendon
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in South Ockendon ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in South Ockendon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in South Ockendon especially if they are accustomed to such properties in South Ockendon.
Am I right to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a High Street South Ockendon conveyancing practice?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may recommend solicitors to retain. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers specify a panel list of law firms you are obliged to use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in South Ockendon. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in South Ockendon are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in South Ockendon in which case you should be shopping around for a South Ockendon conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a South Ockendon conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
if there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to assess the price payable.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a South Ockendon property is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 57.5 years.