I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out property in Surrey by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice for your tenancy until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and request that they chase the sellers lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will work towards
We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Surrey who is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Surrey.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Surrey. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Surrey
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan.
Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I have to find a firm on the Halifax conveyancing list. I had appointed a family conveyancing solicitor in Surrey round the corner but he is not accepted by Halifax
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Surrey on the Halifax panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Surrey. Using search facility on this website, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Surrey and beyond.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Surrey. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Surrey are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Surrey in which case you should be looking for a Surrey conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.
I purchased a 2 bed flat in Surrey, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Surrey with a long lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2087
You have 63 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
Why am I unable to complete my conveyancing in Surrey on Easter Monday?
Because on completion the funds needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s conveyancer and currently this can only occur on a working day. It is not possible to complete on a saturday or sunday either.