We were just about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in New Eltham. We have hit a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Coventry Building Society runs out on 7/9/2026 but the vendors are insisting on a completion date of 9/9/2026. Is it possible to prolong the mortgage expiry date?
The person best placed to deal with your question is your conveyancer who is in a position to calculate if he or she is better off negotiating with the mortgage broker, vendor’s solicitors, property agents or conceivably all three taking into account the circumstances your conveyancing as of today.
Our lender has suggested a law firm on their panel based in New Eltham but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in New Eltham or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?
The minority of New Eltham conveyancing solicitors are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above find an approved solicitor tool to choose a New Eltham conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in New Eltham and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to business tenants, granting the right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. New Eltham is one of the hundreds of areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in New Eltham. I happened to stumble across a web site which looks to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I want to let out my leasehold flat in New Eltham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
Even though your last New Eltham conveyancing solicitor is not available you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the property. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain consent from your landlord or some other party in advance of subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining permission. The consent should 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.
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in New Eltham. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
if there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the price payable.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a New Eltham property is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case affected 1 flat.
Living abroad I am unable to travel my New Eltham conveyancing practitioners office to sign documents connected to my conveyancing in New Eltham – is this a problem?
You need not be concerned. New Eltham conveyancing lawyers can undertake home moves for clients from a distance. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a New Eltham conveyancers office. They can undertake everything remotely from their New Eltham premises.