I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Berkhamsted by 10/2/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your conveyancer and request that they chase the other solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will work towards
My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Berkhamsted but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Berkhamsted round the corner to me. Are you able to assist?
The minority of Berkhamsted conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to choose a Berkhamsted conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.
I am planning on selling our home in Berkhamsted and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Berkhamsted. We have lived in Berkhamsted for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)
It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Berkhamsted concluded. 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 residence 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.
Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Berkhamsted with the intention of saving time on the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Berkhamsted can be bypassed if you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ representatives. If there is a history of conflict with your landlord or managing agents it is very important that these are resolved before the property is marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be concerned about purchasing a property where there is a current dispute. You may have to bite the bullet and pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal particulars of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to present the dispute as over rather than ongoing. The majority of freeholders or Management Companies in Berkhamsted charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Berkhamsted. If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should ensure that you are holding the original share document. Organising a re-issued share certificate is often a time consuming process and frustrates many a Berkhamsted home move. Where a duplicate share is needed, do contact the company officers or managing agents (where relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity. You may think that you are aware of the number of years remaining on your lease but it would be advisable double-check via your lawyers. A buyer’s conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the remaining number of years is under 75 years. In the circumstances it is important at an early stage that you consider whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your property on the market for sale.
I bought a basement flat in Berkhamsted, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Berkhamsted with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2082
You have 58 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £21,900 and £25,200 plus professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.
What are my options where I am dissatisfied with the solicitor who undertook my conveyancing in Berkhamsted?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and unfortunately occasionally things do go wrong. Nevertheless there is recourse if you were not happy with your conveyancing in Berkhamsted. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a property lawyer to their regulator. If you remain unhappy you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.