My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Brimsdown. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the National Westminster Bank approved list of lawyers. Could you help?
The first thing to do is contact the lawyer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should call National Westminster Bank who may be able to assist.
My relative suggested that if I am purchasing in Brimsdown I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Brimsdown conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Brimsdown around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Brimsdown.
How does conveyancing in Brimsdown differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Brimsdown approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Brimsdown usually acquire 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Brimsdown or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Brimsdown before appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Brimsdown. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brimsdown especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Brimsdown.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Brimsdown. I have land on a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Brimsdown conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Brimsdown conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with several firms including non Brimsdown conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
I inherited a a ground floor purpose built flat in Brimsdown. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for a lease extension?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Brimsdown conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Vesting Order and Purchase of freehold case for a Brimsdown flat is Ground Floor Flat 4A Baronet Road in February 2010. Following a vesting order by Edmonton County Court on 23rd December 2008 (case number 8ED064) the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £8,689.00 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 80.01 years.