Last December we completed a house move in Cubitt Town. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been conducted for conveyancing in Cubitt Town?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in Cubitt Town. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Cubitt Town.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold property in Cubitt Town. The selling agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Cubitt Town to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/2/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Cubitt Town?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Cubitt Town will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Cubitt Town. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Cubitt Town.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Cubitt Town it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Cubitt Town commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Cubitt Town.
How difficult is it to change firm as I have to choose one who is on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Cubitt Town round the corner but she is not accepted by National Westminster Bank
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Cubitt Town on the National Westminster Bank panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Cubitt Town. Using search facility on this site, you can contrast costs for conveyancing solicitors in Cubitt Town and throughout England and Wales.
We're new to the buying process - agreed a price, yet the agent informed us that the vendor will only move forward if we instruct their preferred solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer used to conveyancing in Cubitt Town
It is unlikely the vendors are behind this. Should the owner desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to instruct your preferred Cubitt Town conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will earn the estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by senior management.
I am a negotiator for a busy estate agent office in Cubitt Town where we see a few flat sales put at risk as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Cubitt Town conveyancing solicitors. Can you confirm whether the vendor of a flat can initiate the lease extension formalities for the buyer?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Cubitt Town conveyancing firm to help?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Cubitt Town conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Cubitt Town premises is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case related to 3 flats. The unexpired term was 101.61 years.