I am purchasing a house and the lawyer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the house may be obligated to pay given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has suggested insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Roath
Unless a previous acquisition of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Roath to continue to propose a a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Roath in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Roath. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Roath especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Roath.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Roath and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Roath
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a property in Newport but I am based in Roath. My lawyer (based 260 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Roath to witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Roath
I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Roath. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Roath are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Roath so you should seriously consider looking for a Roath conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.
I acquired a 1st floor flat in Roath, conveyancing was carried out May 2010. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Roath with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2080
You have 55 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
What type of premises does your Roath conveyancing quotes apply to?
The quotes issued are only appropriate to standard domestic premises in England & Wales. Should you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Roath do contact us to consider this further .