I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented flat in Woodley by 5/6/2024. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they cajole the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Woodley so that I can attend their offices if required.
Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for lenders conduct all of the communications via the post, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in the country. However you should see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Woodley. 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woodley
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Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. 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 architect prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Woodley in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Woodley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Woodley conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Woodley conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non Woodley conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:
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I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Woodley, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Woodley with a long lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out 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 legals.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
What can I expect to pay for conveyancing in Woodley?
The amount you are charged for conveyancing in Woodley can vary significantly from company to company. In the circumstances it all the more important that you find this out before you appoint a solicitor. You should also consider asking a few like for like quotes.