Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Hook is more expensive?
The conveyancing fees for a leasehold premises in Hook is frequently higher as compared to a freehold property. This is because there is an amount of supplemental time required in corresponding with the freeholder and management company to collate the information concerning whether the rent and service fee have been cleared and whether there are any significant expenditure in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the block.
We are purchasing a terrace house in Hook. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these works are permitted?
Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Hook can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or require the permission of another owner. Many additions need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
I have a mortgage with Skipton for my property in Hook. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?
Your original mortgage agreement with Skipton will provide that you need their approval in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Skipton will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. You need not do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel lawyer.
About to purchase maisonette in Hook. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hook conveyancer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Hook and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hook. We have lived in Hook for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Hook differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Hook contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Hook typically 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 Hook or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Hook in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hook. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
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