We are selling our property in Ashford and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Ashford lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Ashford. We have lived in Ashford for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Ashford took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 premises 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.
About to purchase a new build flat in Ashford. 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 few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ashford
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If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ashford ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks may not grant a mortgage on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ashford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Ashford to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Ashford. I've stumble across a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
All being well we will complete the sale of our £350,000 flat in Ashford next week. The freeholder has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Ashford?
For most leasehold sales in Ashford conveyancing will involve, queries regarding the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Answering conveyancing due diligence enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in Ashford
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I inherited a second floor flat in Ashford. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to determine the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Ashford flat is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 82.93 years.