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Reasons to use our Winslow conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Winslow estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Winslow lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Winslow conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Winslow property deals can become a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Winslow lawyer are the key to a successful Winslow conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Winslow - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Winslow since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Winslow

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Winslow. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/3/2023, the requirements read as follows :

What will a local search reveal about the house my wife and I purchasing in Winslow?

Winslow conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Winslow conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will provide 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 am buying a new build flat in Winslow. 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Winslow

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Winslow in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not grant a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Winslow. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Winslow especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Winslow.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Winslow and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Winslow. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Winslow area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Winslow. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two apartments in Winslow which have about forty five years unexpired on the lease term. should I be concerned?

There is no doubt about it. A leasehold flat in Winslow is a deteriorating asset as a result of the shortening lease. The nearer the lease gets to zero years unexpired, the more it reduces the salability of the property. For most purchasers and mortgage companies, leases with under eighty years become less and less marketable. On a more upbeat note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the premises 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 premises 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 Winslow 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. You may find he or she is happy to negotiate informally and willing to consider your offer straight off, without having to involve anyone else. This will save you time and money and it could help you reach a lower price on the lease. You need to ensure that any new 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.

I inherited a leasehold flat in Winslow, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2009. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Winslow with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2080

With only 57 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £26,600 and £30,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Winslow regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Winslow but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • A.s.k. Legal Llp, 78 High Street, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3DQ
  • Lorimers, 25-26 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1HF
  • Archdeacon Russell & Co, Hampden House, 24a West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1HE
  • Chandler Ray Limited, 22 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1HG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Winslow

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Winslow with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Archdeacon Russell & Co, Hampden House, 24a West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1HE
  • Chandler Ray Limited, 22 West Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1HG

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Winslow is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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