I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented apartment in Hartfield by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve
We are selling our flat in Hartfield. Will the property lawyer need to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently at the moment.
A colleague pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Hartfield there could be various restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Hartfield which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Hartfield should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Can I be sure that the Hartfield conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Hartfield seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Kent Reliance. Hartfield conveyancing practitioners have been chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Kent Reliance?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Kent Reliance conducted the survey? Have you advised Kent Reliance as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Hartfield. Now, I need the files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Hartfield of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Hartfield. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would need to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Hartfield
I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Hartfield. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Hartfield are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Hartfield in which case you should be shopping around for a Hartfield conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.
I inherited a 1st floor flat in Hartfield, conveyancing having been completed 6 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Hartfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2090
With only 65 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.