I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented property in Needham Market by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Can I complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, notify to your lawyer and urge them to they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
We are selling our house in Needham Market and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Needham Market. We have lived in Needham Market for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to check with 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Needham Market is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Needham Market are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Needham Market you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Needham Market 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 property.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Needham Market for my purchase. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
You can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training requirements.
Back In 2007, I bought a leasehold flat in Needham Market. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Needham Market who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Needham Market conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Needham Market Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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What is the name of the managing agents? In the main the outlay for major works are not included within service charges, albeit that some managing agents in Needham Market require leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major repairs or maintenance. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?
Why do Needham Market conveyancing costs are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in Needham Market more often than not will involve additional work for instance reviewing the lease, communicating with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts etc.