I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented flat in Robin Hoods Bay by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your lease until you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners side, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will work to achieve
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your ownership will be held by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and get current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for twenty pounds.
I am buying a new build flat in Robin Hoods Bay. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Robin Hoods Bay ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a mortgage on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with 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 Robin Hoods Bay. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Robin Hoods Bay to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
My brother has urged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Robin Hoods Bay. Should I find my own property lawyer?
No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek guidance from friends or family who have used the firm that you are contemplating using.
Why is New Build conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay more costly?
Conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay for recently converted or new build premises often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as additional questions and contractual concerns.