Do the conveyancing practitioners Indexed on your site handle auction conveyancing in Kent?
There are a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Kent is just one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers are based.
I own a freehold property in Kent but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Kent and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kent but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
We're in Kent, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Clydesdale , and our lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I need some fast conveyancing in Kent as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Kent the following are instances of issues that can show up and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Kent and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Kent. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Kent area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Kent. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years remaining on my lease in Kent. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What should I do?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be used as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Kent.
I acquired a 2 bed flat in Kent, conveyancing was carried out October 2009. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Kent with a long lease are worth £191,000. The ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2080
With just 54 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.