Last September we completed a house move in Abridge. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Abridge?
The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Abridge. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a document called a SPIF. If the information proves to be inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Abridge.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Abridge is more expensive?
In short, leasehold conveyancing in Abridge and elsewhere usually warrants extra due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes reviewing the lease, liaising with the landlord about the service of required notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first granted.
I acquired my apartment on 3 November and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Abridge advises it will be recorded in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Abridge uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Abridge registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any other parties. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are completed within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary home to a BTL loan with Skipton Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards a second house. The location we are looking at is Abridge. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the two deals?
Make use of our search tool on this page to ensure that the solicitors are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make apparent your expectations and needs.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Abridge for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of apartments in Abridge both have about 50 years left on the leases. Will this present a problem?
There are plenty of short leases in Abridge. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.
After months of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Abridge. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
if there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the LVT to assess the price payable.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Abridge property is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 69.26 years.