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As someone not used to the Stroud conveyancing process what is your top tip you can give me concerning the legal transfer of property in Stroud
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Stroud or throughout Gloucestershire is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the seller, selling agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Stroud should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the transaction whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.
Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. As an example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your lawyers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
Should my lawyer be asking questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Stroud.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Stroud. There are those who acquire a house in Stroud, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a number of searches that may be initiated by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Stroud. The standard property information forms supplied to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a usual inquiry of the owner to discover if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser may commence a legal claim for losses resulting from an incorrect response. A purchaser’s lawyers may also conduct an enviro search. This will higlight whether there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries will need to be conducted.
How does conveyancing in Stroud differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Stroud contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Stroud tend to buy 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 Stroud or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Stroud is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Stroud are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Stroud you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stroud may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of flats in Stroud which have approximately forty five years remaining on the leases. Will this present a problem?
There are no two ways about it. A leasehold flat in Stroud is a deteriorating asset as a result of the reducing lease term. The nearer the lease gets to zero years unexpired, the more it reduces the marketability of the property. For most buyers and mortgage companies, leases with less than 75 years become less and less marketable. On a more positive note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the property for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of a residence with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Stroud conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. They may agree to a smaller lump sum and an increase in the ground rent, but to shorter extension terms in return. You need to ensure that the agreed terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.
Stroud Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing
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Does the lease have in excess of 90 years remaining? The majority of Stroud leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the block set on behalf of the freeholder. Where you buy the property you will have to pay this amount, usually quarterly accross the year. This can be anything from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal areas. In all probability there will be a ground rent to be met yearly, ordinarily this is not a significant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to enquire as sometimes it can be surprisingly expensive. How much is the ground rent and service charge?