My colleague recommended that if I am purchasing in Aberdare I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your Aberdare conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Aberdare around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Aberdare Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Aberdare.
It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Aberdare concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one close by in Aberdare I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Aberdare for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
Should you need a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Aberdare and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Aberdare
In scouring the internet for the words on line conveyancing in Aberdare it brings up numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for purchase transaction?
The preferential way of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so ask colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Aberdare or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Aberdare differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.
Builders have put forward a lawyer and I've received an estimate from them. It's almost £250 less expensive than my local Aberdare conveyancing practitioner. Should I use them?
Builders normally have lists of lawyers who are quick and who know the seller’s documentation and property lawyer. Plenty of developers offer an incentive to select their approved conveyancing practitioner for this reason, any increased fees can be avoided and a developer will not suggest a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the transaction delayed when they want exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not agreeing to use the suggested conveyancing practitioner is that they may be hesitant to fight for your interests for fear of alienating the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the situation you should remain with your high street Aberdare conveyancer.