My wife and I are intent on selling our home in Chipstead and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a factory type conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chipstead. We have lived in Chipstead for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
Me and my brother purchased a terraced Georgian property in Chipstead. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking Norwich and Peterborough Building Society to clarify?
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Chipstead and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.
I am purchasing a new build house in Chipstead benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The property agent suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about the extras as it could jeopardize my mortgage with Virgin Money. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Chipstead and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides security of tenure to commercial tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Chipstead is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located
In scouring the world wide web for the phrase on line conveyancing in Chipstead it shows results of many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?
The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Chipstead or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Chipstead vary, so it's advisable to obtain at least four quotes from different property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.
Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Chipstead with the aim of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Chipstead can be avoided if you get in touch lawyers the minute you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information which will be required by the buyers’ lawyers. If there is a history of conflict with your landlord or managing agents it is very important that these are settled prior to the flat being put on the market. The buyers and their solicitors will be reluctant to purchase a property where there is an ongoing dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and pay any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to the buyers completing the purchase. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of 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 clearly preferable to present the dispute as over rather than unsettled. Some Chipstead leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are able to meet the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s permission? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Chipstead leases often stipulate that internal structural changes or laying down wooden flooring necessitate a licence from the Landlord consenting to such works. Should you dont have the paperwork in place you should not contact the landlord without checking with your lawyer in advance.
I am the leaseholder of a two-bedroom flat in Chipstead. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium payable for a lease extension?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Chipstead conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Chipstead residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case was in relation to 3 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 75 years.