My partner’s sister is a property lawyer. I hope that I'll be able to get mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Petts Wood?
Do compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. Whilst fees do be different but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of obstruction in Petts Wood house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Petts Wood.
Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Petts Wood , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Petts Wood conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be certain that my purchase is recorded.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Petts Wood registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other persons or bodies. Currently approximately 80% of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Petts Wood ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Petts Wood. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Petts Wood especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Petts Wood.
I have been advised by a few selling agents in Petts Wood to find a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers ahead of another?
We refuse to give any commission for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Petts Wood. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Petts Wood ?
Most houses in Petts Wood are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Petts Wood in which case you should be looking for a Petts Wood conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
After months of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Petts Wood. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Petts Wood conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Petts Wood flat is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 50.57 years.