Completed the sale of my flat in Leytonstone last July but my buyer keeps whats apping me to moan that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Post completion of your sale your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the purchasers solicitors. There are no post completion formalities specific conveyancing in Leytonstone.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Leytonstone before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Leytonstone. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Leytonstone especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Leytonstone.
I am downsizing from my home. My past solicitors closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Leytonstone if that makes things easier.
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I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Leytonstone for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
One may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
I am intending to sublet my leasehold flat in Leytonstone. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Notwithstanding that your last Leytonstone conveyancing lawyer is no longer around you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the premises. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you are obliged to seek permission from your landlord or other appropriate person in advance of subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining permission. Such consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If the lease prohibits you from subletting the property you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Leytonstone. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to arrive at the sum to be paid.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Leytonstone residence is 36 New Wanstead in August 2010. The Tribunal arrived at a valuation of the premium for the freehold of £22,359. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 73.92 years.
I have miscalculated my finances and am a couple of thousand pounds short a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in Leytonstone , but I am keen exchange. Do I have options?
One option is to try and agree a smaller deposit. Many property owners will accept a smaller deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last second