Do the conveyancing solicitors revealed through your ’find a lawyer’ tool conduct right to buy conveyancing in Plymstock?
We work with numerous conveyancing practitioners who can conduct right to buy conveyancing matters You should contact us to get a conveyancing quote.
We are selling our home in Plymstock and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Plymstock. Having lived in Plymstock for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Plymstock. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Plymstock
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Plymstock ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Plymstock. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Plymstock to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Last June I purchased a leasehold house in Plymstock. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner 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).
Plymstock Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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The best form of lease arrangement is if the freehold interest is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is frequently retained where it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. The answer will be useful as a) areas could result in problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have all the details You will want to discover as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they can either make living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Don't be shy to ask other tenants if they are happy with them. On a final note, be sure you discover the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money.
Some weeks ago I was informed by my bank that their panel conveyancers operate no sale no fee basis for conveyancing in Plymstock. I had a purchase fall through yet the solicitors want search fees! They say the fees are nothing to do with their fees!
Plymstock conveyancing search fees are separate expenses not solicitors fees as these are paid to a third party.