I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented flat in Cippenham by 24/12/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards
At what point will exchange of contracts take place for domestic conveyancing in Cippenham and am I required to attend the conveyancers branch?
Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Cippenham you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. However, the law practices we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the sale agreement is not the critical part. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Cippenham)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Cippenham completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 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.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Cippenham and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Cippenham
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Monmouth but I am based in Cippenham. My solicitor (based 300 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Cippenham who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Cippenham
What makes a Cippenham lease problematic?
There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Cippenham. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
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A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the premises
You could have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.
I bought a 2 bed flat in Cippenham, conveyancing formalities finalised April 2010. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Cippenham with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2090
With 65 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £13,300 and £15,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.