My partner and I are downsizing from our property in Belford and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Belford conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Belford. Having lived in Belford for six years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 illness)
It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Belford completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 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 property 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.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Belford. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Belford
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one close by in Belford I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Belford in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
My partner has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Belford. Should I choose my own solicitor?
There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer that you are considering.
Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Belford. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Belford should include some of the following:
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The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Alterations to the property What you can do if another leaseholder in the building is in violation of a provision in their lease? Specifying your rights in relation to common areas in the block.For example, does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or hallways?
Belford Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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How is the lease structured? Who manages the building?