I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Battersea. 95% of the properties are already sold. Is it strictly necessary to order local searches as part of conveyancing in Battersea?
Conveyancing Searches are a central link in the Battersea conveyancing process. There are a large number of companies who offer Battersea conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.
I just bought a house at auction in Battersea. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?
Now that you are legally bound yourself to purchase you must appoint a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you now have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the deal. All auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You should hand this to the conveyancer instructed by you as soon as possible. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unexperienced as FTB of a ground floor flat in Battersea. Do I pick up the keys to the house on the completion date from my solicitor? If so, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Battersea?
On the day of completion you do not need to go to the conveyancers office in Battersea. Your solicitors will arrange to send the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and once they have received this, you should be called to collect the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our home loan from UBS as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our house in Battersea. Do we need to appoint a high street Battersea solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
UBS do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the UBS conveyancing panel.
How does conveyancing in Battersea differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Battersea approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Battersea tend to buy the site, 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Battersea or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my home. My former solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Battersea if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Battersea. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
My cousin has encouraged me to use his conveyancers in Battersea. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Battersea conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.
Despite our best endeavours, we have been unsuccessful in seeking a lease extension in Battersea. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
in cases where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to judgment on the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Battersea flat is 150A Albert Palace Mansions Lurline Gardens in July 2013. The Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the new lease of the subject property was £42,069 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 57.06 years.
Are there frequently found problems that you come across in leases for Battersea properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in Battersea is not unique. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
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Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the property
A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.