Do the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Maidenhead?
There are a number of auction solicitors we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Maidenhead is just one of the many areas of where our lawyers have offices.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Maidenhead?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Maidenhead. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Maidenhead differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Maidenhead come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because house builders in Maidenhead typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Maidenhead or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Maidenhead is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Maidenhead are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Maidenhead you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Maidenhead 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 residence.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Maidenhead for my remortgage. Can I see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.
Do you have any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Maidenhead from the perspective of saving time on the sale process?
- Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Maidenhead can be reduced where you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and ask them to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ solicitors. You may think that you are aware of the number of years remaining on your lease but it would be wise to verify this via your solicitors. A buyer’s lawyer will be unlikely to recommend their client to to exchange contracts if the remaining number of years is below 75 years. It is therefore essential at an as soon as possible that you identify whether the lease term requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your home on the market for sale. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should ensure that you have the original share document. Organising a replacement share certificate is often a lengthy formality and frustrates many a Maidenhead home move. Where a duplicate share certificate is needed, do contact the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this at the earliest opportunity. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Most leases in Maidenhead state that internal structural changes or addition of wooden flooring calls for a licence issued by the Landlord consenting to such changes. If you dont have the consents to hand do not contact the landlord without contacting your lawyer in the first instance. The majority of landlords or managing agents in Maidenhead levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for on or before finding a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The average time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Maidenhead.
Maidenhead Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying
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Does the lease have onerous restrictions? How long is the Lease? Are there any major works in the near future that will likely add a premium to the service costs?