Are the East Ham conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the TSB conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by TSB?
East Ham conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.
Should our conveyancer be raising enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in East Ham.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in East Ham. Plenty of people will purchase a house in East Ham, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in East Ham. The conventional set of property information forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a usual question of the vendor to find out if the premises has ever been flooded. If the property has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the owner, then a buyer may bring a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect answer. The buyer’s conveyancers may also conduct an environmental report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be conducted.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in East Ham?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in East Ham. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. East Ham is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in East Ham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside East Ham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in East Ham may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
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I am the registered owner of a second floor flat in East Ham. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for a lease extension?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a East Ham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a East Ham premises is 46 Credon Road in January 2014. On 11 September 2013 Deputy District Judge Price sitting at the Bow County Court made a vesting order that the freeholder surrender his lease and be granted a new lease of the Premises on such terms as may be determined by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The appropriate sum as concluded by the Tribunal was £7225 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 69.77 years.
What are the common defects that you see in leases for East Ham properties?
There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in East Ham. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:
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A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the building Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall
You could have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, Chelsea Building Society, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to withdraw.