Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in West Thurrock 5 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?
In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor will be aware precisely where to look for all the appropriate paperwork so you may buy or sell your property without any difficulty. If copies are not available, your solicitor may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on the property.
How does conveyancing in West Thurrock differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in West Thurrock contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because developers in West Thurrock typically 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in West Thurrock or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in West Thurrock before appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Thurrock. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Thurrock especially if they are acquainted with such properties in West Thurrock.
Taking into account that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on a property in West Thurrock I wish to talk to a solicitor about myhouse move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
Absolutely - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in West Thurrock.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in West Thurrock should be the figure that you are charged.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a West Thurrock conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a West Thurrock conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non West Thurrock conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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What are the charges for lease extension work?
I have had difficulty in negotiating a lease extension in West Thurrock. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a West Thurrock conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a West Thurrock property is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case affected 13 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 76 years.
Should I be worried if there is an issue with one of the searches for my conveyancing in West Thurrock?
Usually, the majority of problems arising from West Thurrock conveyancing search responses can be dealt with before completion or indemnity insurance may be put in place. You should note that although you intend on acquiring the premises and may be willing to accept the search results, your lender may not, and ultimately they have the final say.