The deeds to our house are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in South Norwood 5 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in South Norwood ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in South Norwood. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in South Norwood to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I'm refinancing my primary property to a buy to let mortgage with Coventry Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The area we are talking about is South Norwood. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and link together the conveyances?
Do use our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are the solicitor will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in South Norwood it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?
The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have bought a property in South Norwood or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in South Norwood differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the charges are guaranteed not to increase.
I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in South Norwood. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Your lease governs the relationship between the freeholder and you the leaseholder; in particular, it will set out if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The rule is that if the lease contains no specific ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in South Norwood do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the flat. In most cases there is a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a duplicate of the tenancy agreement.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a South Norwood conveyancing firm to represent me?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a South Norwood conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a South Norwood property is Flats 55, 67 & 70 Melbourne Court Anerley Road in July 2013. The tribunal calculated that the premium for the extended lease at £48,366.00 for at 55, and £88,329.00 for ats 67 and 70 combined. This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 26.38 years.
There are numerous houses in South Norwood on unadopted lanes. My partner and I are buying one such property. What would be the pros and cons of buying a house on a private road?
South Norwood conveyancing solicitors will be used to conveyancing houseson unadopted roads. Your conveyancing practitioner should review the Land Registry data to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that owners make annual contributions to maintain the road. If one exists, the road should be maintained and look nicer than council maintained.