About to purchase a new build flat in Paddington. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Paddington
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Paddington ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Paddington. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Paddington especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Paddington.
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My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent advised that the owners will only go ahead if we use their chosen lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Paddington
It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to use your own,trusted Paddington conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthose that will earn their negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.
Last December I purchased a leasehold property in Paddington. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I am the proprietor of a ground-floor 1960’s flat in Paddington. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for a lease extension?
in cases where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to decide the premium.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Paddington flat is Flats 37 & 39 88/90 Portland Place in December 2010. The Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the lease extensions in respect of these two flats is as follows:- For Flat 37, the sum of £385,230.00 For Flat 39, the sum of £436,780.00 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term was 24.02 years.
I am in the market for an affordable conveyancing solicitor in Paddington to buy a flat. I am aware of the chance of getting ripped off and there's various Paddington conveyancing practices out there...how do I know which one is best to appoint?
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