My friend's sister is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Robertsbridge?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this page. The estimates seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
It is a dozen years since I bought my property in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing lawyers have just been appointed on the sale but I am unable to track down my title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Robertsbridge relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Robertsbridge?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Robertsbridge. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Robertsbridge differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Robertsbridge approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Robertsbridge usually acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Robertsbridge or who has acted in the same development.
I own a leasehold flat in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing and Alliance & Leicester mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Robertsbridge who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
First contact HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Robertsbridge conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I own a 2 bed flat in Robertsbridge, conveyancing having been completed in 1998. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Robertsbridge with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2088
With just 63 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
Why do I have to provide my conveyancing practitioner with numerous items of ID before I can proceed with selling or purchasing a property in Robertsbridge?
Robertsbridge conveyancing practitioners are required by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, HMLR and current AML Regulations to record that the have checked the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your bank where you are taking a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and DOB.