AssumingI were to acquire a straightforward propertyin Leeds for cash and have no survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Leeds?
The only saving you would make on is the Leeds conveyancing searches. Your conveyancer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, communicating with the vendors property lawyer, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a mortgage but it won't be meaningful.
Can I be sure that the Leeds conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Leeds obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
About to purchase maisonette in Leeds. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the TSB 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 Leeds conveyancing practitioner is on the TSB conveyancing panel.
I've read lots of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Leeds solicitor - who is on the Santander conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Santander will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Santander 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. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Leeds postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Leeds.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Leeds. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leeds
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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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Leeds is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Leeds are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Leeds you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Leeds may determine 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 property.
All being well we will complete our sale of a £175,000 maisonette in Leeds next week. The landlords agents has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Leeds?
For the majority of leasehold sales in Leeds conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Addressing pre-exchange enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in Leeds
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Leeds Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before Purchasing
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It would be prudent to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues such as the tidiness of the common parts. Ask other tenants if they are happy with them. On a final note, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and precisely what you get for your money. How long is the Lease? Please note that where the lease has no more than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the flat. Check with your mortgage company that they are willing to lend given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Leedslease extensions you would need to own the residence for a couple of years before you are legally able to carry out a lease extension.
Is it possible for you to recommend a trustworthy Leeds solicitor for buying an apartment? A relative recommended one but their quote was £895 for a 250k property. That seems high. The mortgage company will be Barclays.
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