What guidance do you have for searching for reasonably priced conveyancing in Laindon?
First ask your friends and family who they would recommend.
Option 2 is to use a search tool on the web for conveyancing in Laindon. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and request that they forward you their conveyancing costs illustrations and speak to the lawyer who will conduct the legal process in advance ofcommitting.
Third is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your own factors including the type of property,speed, complications and who your intended lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing low cost conveyancing in Laindon
My wife and I purchasing a victorian detached house in Laindon. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these works were previously refused?
Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Laindon will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of changes or need the permission of another owner. Certain extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Laindon off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
I have instructed a Laindon solicitor having checked that they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Aldermore will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Aldermore will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Laindon surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
What can a local search inform me about the house I am purchasing in Laindon?
Laindon conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searchflow The local search plays an important role in most Laindon conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.
I purchased a terraced Edwardian property in Laindon. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Laindon and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Laindon. 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.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Laindon
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Laindon conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Laindon conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Laindon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm completed in Laindon in the last twenty four months?
I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Laindon, conveyancing was carried out in 1997. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Laindon with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2092
You have 67 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.