We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Northfleet?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Northfleet.
Will our solicitor be raising questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Northfleet.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Northfleet. There are those who acquire a property in Northfleet, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that may be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Northfleet. The conventional set of property information forms given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to determine whether the premises has historically flooded. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim resulting from an misleading reply. A purchaser’s lawyers will also conduct an enviro report. This will higlight whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be initiated.
Just bought a semi-detached house in Northfleet , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My Northfleet conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to check that my name is registered.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Northfleet registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. As of today approximately three quarters of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not usually top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How simple is it to use your search facility to select a conveyancing solicitor in Northfleet on the authorised to act for my bank?
First pick a bank such as Barclays , Barnsley Building Society or Britannia then choose your location e.g. Northfleet. Conveyancing practices in Northfleet and beyond will then be listed.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Northfleet. I've chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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 today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Northfleet. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Northfleet ?
Most houses in Northfleet are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Northfleet so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Northfleet conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.
I bought a garden flat in Northfleet, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2011. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent flats in Northfleet with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2082
You have 57 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.