My financial adviser requires my Knebworth solicitor’s panel member for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have contacted my local Knebworth branch but they have not got back to me yet.
You are best placed to get this information from your Knebworth solicitor . Most Knebworth conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
My partner and I are selling our property in Knebworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Knebworth conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Knebworth. Having lived in Knebworth for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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)
About to purchase a new build flat in Knebworth. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Knebworth
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Knebworth is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Knebworth are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Knebworth you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Knebworth may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Knebworth. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have just had a half-yearly service charge demand – Do I pay up?
The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as normal given that all rents and service payments should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Knebworth - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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In the main the outlay for major works tend not to be wrapped into the maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Knebworth ask leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? Please tell me if there are any major works in the near future that will increase the service costs?
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my basement apartment in Knebworth.Conveyancing has not commenced but I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?
It best that you pay the service charge as usual as all ground rent and service payments will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process