We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Northumberland who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Northumberland.
I am buying a semi-detached house in Northumberland. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Northumberland you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Northumberland.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Northumberland?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Northumberland. 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…’
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Northumberland and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Northumberland
My father-in-law has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Northumberland. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Northumberland conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm that you are contemplating using.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Northumberland. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Northumberland ?
The majority of houses in Northumberland are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Northumberland in which case you should be looking for a Northumberland conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.
I own a 2 bed flat in Northumberland, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Northumberland with over 90 years remaining are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2080
With only 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 plus costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.