It is 10 years ago since I bought my home in Newham. Conveyancing solicitors have just been instructed on the sale but I can't locate the title deeds. Will this cause complications?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they may be archived with the conveyancers who handled your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Newham relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it is more tricky but is not insurmountable.
We are purchasing a apartment in Newham. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to put funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I can see plenty of information on this site about conveyancing in Newham but can you isolate your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in Newham
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Newham conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We are purchasing a victorian detached house in Newham. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to ascertain if these works are prohibited?
Your solicitor will review the deeds as conveyancing in Newham can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or require the permission of another owner. Some additions require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Newham?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Newham. 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…’
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Newham for my home move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
One may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
I own a leasehold flat in Newham. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing practitioner in Newham who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
First contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Newham conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in Newham. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
in cases where there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to make a decision on the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Newham residence is 46 Credon Road in January 2014. On 11 September 2013 Deputy District Judge Price sitting at the Bow County Court made a vesting order that the freeholder surrender his lease and be granted a new lease of the Premises on such terms as may be determined by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The appropriate sum as concluded by the Tribunal was £7225 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 69.77 years.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my property in Newham ?
Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer