I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Haringey. 95% of the properties are already sold. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Haringey?
If you getting a loan, your lender will need some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Haringey conveyancing searches are optional. Your lawyer, will 'advise', perhaps in the strongest possible terms, that you should have the searches done, but he or she has a professional duty to do this. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you insist that your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or you will need to swap to another solicitor for your conveyancing in Haringey.
We note that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Haringey?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Haringey.
I am downsizing from our home in Haringey and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Haringey. We have lived in Haringey for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must 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 illness)
How does conveyancing in Haringey differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Haringey contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Haringey tend to acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Haringey or who has acted in the same development.
Given that I will soon part with 450k on a terraced house in Haringey I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer regarding thetransaction prior to instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we recommend - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Haringey.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a file reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Haringey should be the figure that you are charged.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Haringey. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Haringey ?
Most houses in Haringey are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Haringey so you should seriously consider looking for a Haringey conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.
I own a second floor flat in Haringey. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum payable for a lease extension?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Haringey conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Haringey residence is 16 Langham Close in June 2009. The Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the Applicant to the Respondent for the grant of a new lease was £45,672. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 25.4 years.