What is the optimum way to investigate if the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Victoria is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Halifax thus paying £175.00 in further legal invoice.
Feel free to take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Victoria’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer located in Victoria or nearest you.
What will a local search reveal about the house my wife and I buying in Victoria?
Victoria conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search plays an important role in most Victoria conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Victoria I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Victoria suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
What does commercial conveyancing in Victoria cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Victoria covers a wide array of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
I am intending to sublet my leasehold flat in Victoria. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Notwithstanding that your previous Victoria conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the apartment. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to seek permission via your landlord or other appropriate person before subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining consent. The consent should not be unreasonably turned down. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I own a ground-floor 1950’s flat in Victoria. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount due for the purchase of the freehold?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Victoria conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Victoria premises is Flats 12A & 19, Evelyn Mansions Carlisle Place in June 2009. The Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the new lease of Flat 12A is £168,824, For the other flat the price was set at £169,110 This case related to 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 56 years.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Victoria ?
Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer