Finally the sale completed on my house in Portland last May but my buyer keeps e-mailing every few hours to moan that their solicitor needs to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Post completion of your house sale your conveyancer should forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your lawyer must also evidence that the home loan has been paid off to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements just for conveyancing in Portland.
I moved into my home on 10 February and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Portland expressed confidence that it would be registered inside ten days. Are titles in Portland uniquely lengthy to register?
As far as conveyancing in Portland is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser is living at the premises therefore an expedited registration is not typically an essential issue but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Portland and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Portland is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located
My cousin has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Portland. Do I take his recommendation?
No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have used the solicitor you're contemplating using.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Portland. Conveyancing and Bank of Scotland mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Portland who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to incur the fees of a Portland conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Portland Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before buying
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It would be wise to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. Finally, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and precisely how they are spending the funds. Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the service fees?
Why can't I complete my conveyancing in Portland on May bank holiday?
This is due to the fact that on completion the sale price needs to pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's solicitor and at present this can only occur on a working day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.