Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Upminster?
If you are buying a property in Upminster your solicitor will request that you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is called for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is as part of the purchase price then this should be asked for shortly prior to contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days ahead of the completion date.
I have a renovated Georgian property in Upminster. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. Is it worth asking Platform Home Loans Ltd to clarify?
You need to assess 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 Upminster and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Upminster. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Upminster
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Upminster for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training purposes.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Upminster conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Upminster conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Upminster conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
I am the proprietor of a a ground floor purpose built flat in Upminster. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium due for the purchase of the freehold?
if there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to arrive at the amount due.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Upminster flat 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 was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 57.5 years.
I am short of a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Upminster , but I still want to go ahead. What can I do?
You can agree a lower deposit. Most sellers will accept a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute