I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Oughtibridge. The vast majority the flats have already been occupied. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Oughtibridge?
A big part of the Oughtibridge conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are numerous search providers delivering Oughtibridge conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authority.
My friend suggested that where I am buying in Oughtibridge I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Oughtibridge conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Oughtibridge around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Oughtibridge Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Oughtibridge Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Oughtibridge.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Oughtibridge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oughtibridge
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan.
What does commercial conveyancing in Oughtibridge cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Oughtibridge covers a broad range of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
My fiance and I may need to rent out our Oughtibridge ground floor flat temporarily due to a new job. We used a Oughtibridge conveyancing practice in 2004 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to get any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
A small minority of properties in Oughtibridge do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
I acquired a ground floor flat in Oughtibridge, conveyancing having been completed May 2004. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Oughtibridge with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2089
With 64 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £15,200 and £17,600 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
We today become aware that one of the partners of the firm handling the purchase conveyancing in Oughtibridge is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this permitted?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are obtaining mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 19/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :