I am getting a offer of a home loan from Nat West. I would like to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Batley. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We are selling our property in Batley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Batley conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Batley. Having lived in Batley for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Batley I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Batley suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
My company is planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive fees for commercial conveyancing in Batley for less than £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Batley, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
My step-father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Batley. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Batley conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.
I've recently bought a leasehold property in Batley. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I invested in buying a studio flat in Batley, conveyancing was carried out 9 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Batley with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2085
With only 60 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.