We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Barnehurst who is on the Skipton solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Barnehurst.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Barnehurst. I need to find out whether they are on the Platform Home Loans Ltd approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing to do is call the solicitor and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you can call Platform Home Loans Ltd who may be able to assist.
I need some quick conveyancing in Barnehurst as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Barnehurst the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Barnehurst?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Barnehurst. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Barnehurst differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Barnehurst come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Barnehurst typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Barnehurst or who has acted in the same development.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Barnehurst I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Barnehurst for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.