My property lawyer in Kidbrooke is not on the The Mortgage Works Approved Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the The Mortgage Works panel?
The limited options available to you here include:
- Carry on with your preferred Kidbrooke solicitors but The Mortgage Works will need to use a solicitor on their panel. This will result in additional overall legal charges and cause delays.
- Choose an alternative practitioner to act in the conveyancing, not forgetting to check they are on the The Mortgage Works panel
About to purchase a new build apartment in Kidbrooke. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kidbrooke
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Kidbrooke ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Kidbrooke. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Kidbrooke to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
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I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Kidbrooke. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Kidbrooke ?
Most houses in Kidbrooke are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Kidbrooke so you should seriously consider looking for a Kidbrooke conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission 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 am the registered owner of a two-bedroom flat in Kidbrooke. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Kidbrooke conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Kidbrooke premises is 18 Handen Road in April 2013. On 26 October 2012 District Judge Zimmels sitting at the Lambeth County Court made a Vesting Order that the Applicants be granted the right to acquire the freehold upon such terms and at such price determined by the LVT. The Tribunal arrived a figure of £39,535 as a valuation for the enfranchisement. This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 69.05 years.
I need to swap lawyers as my Kidbrooke lawyer is not on the bank's approved list of conveyancing solicitors. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
In the event that you have not formally appointed a solicitor to do anything for you and have just received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Kidbrooke that you're considering.