At what point can the exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Peterborough and do I need to be at the conveyancers office?
Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Peterborough you are welcome to attend to sign contracts. However, the firms we recommend offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you digitally. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the conveyancer to exchange contracts at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Peterborough)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel lawyer as I would much rather appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Peterborough?
Do check but the the likelihood is that give you one of their panel solicitors if you want the "fee-free" incentive. Call the mortgage company and explore if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Peterborough.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Peterborough is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Peterborough are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Peterborough you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Peterborough may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
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I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two flats in Peterborough which have about fifty years left on the leases. Do I need to be concerned?
There is no doubt about it. A leasehold apartment in Peterborough is a deteriorating asset as a result of the shortening lease. The closer the lease gets to zero years unexpired, the more it adversely affects the value of the property. For most buyers and mortgage companies, leases with under eighty years become less and less marketable. On a more upbeat note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the premises for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of a residence with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Peterborough conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. You may find he or she is happy to negotiate informally and willing to consider your offer straight off, without having to involve anyone else. This will save you time and money and it could help you reach a lower price on the lease. You need to ensure that the agreed terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.
I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Peterborough, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Peterborough with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2092
With just 67 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
What is the average legal costs for conveyancing in Peterborough?
The average cost in 2014 for conveyancing in Peterborough was just over one thousand four hundred and fifty pounds not including Stamp Duty and HM Land Registry fees.