We see that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Saltdean?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Saltdean.
I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Saltdean for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Saltdean conveyancing specialists.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Saltdean. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Saltdean
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I am selling my home. My previous lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Saltdean if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Saltdean. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
What makes a Saltdean lease unacceptable for security purposes?
There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Saltdean. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain sections are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:
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Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage
A defective lease can cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. National Westminster Bank, The Mortgage Works, and Alliance & Leicester all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the purchaser to pull out.
I invested in buying a split level flat in Saltdean, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2001. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Saltdean with a long lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2101
You have 75 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.
I am expecting to exchange buying a house in Saltdean but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have agreed reparation from the current proprietors of £2k by way of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but the lender will not permit this. Why were they notified?
Your lawyer being on a lender approved list is duty bound to disclose to the lender of any variations to the purchase amount. If you were to refuse your lawyer to notify the price change to your bank then they would have to disinstructing themselves from acting for you and the mortgage company.