We are purchasing our first property. Our conveyancer has texted usto enquire if we want to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's necessary for conveyancing in Alexandra Park
The type of Alexandra Park conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general approach to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you personally think you need that information. Should you be uncertain, ask the property lawyer to offer guidance.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold flat in Alexandra Park. The property agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Alexandra Park to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a loan with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 69 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/8/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Alexandra Park is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Alexandra Park are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Alexandra Park you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Alexandra Park may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a house in Swansea but reside in Alexandra Park. My solicitor (who is 200 miles from meneeds me to execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Alexandra Park who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Alexandra Park
I have just appointed agents to market my basement apartment in Alexandra Park. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have just had a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the maintenance contribution as normal because all rents and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Alexandra Park. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to make a decision on the amount due.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Alexandra Park premises is Flat B 10 Grove Avenue in October 2013. Following a vesting order Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court 3rd July 2013 The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the lease extension was £36,215.00 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 65.21 years.
My husband and I have agreed a price on a Alexandra Park house left to us six years ago in 2011. I have over 15 years conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to undertake the conveyancing. The purchaser's solicitor has informed me that their bank will not allow us to do our own conveyancing requiring the funds to be passed via a solicitor's bank account.
Mortgage instructions to conveyancers from all CML members specify that If the seller does not have legal representation the buyer’s lawyers should check whether the mortgage company needs to be informed so that a decision can be made as to whether they are prepared to progress.