I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Southwick. Almost all the properties have already been occupied. Do I need carry out the local searches as part of conveyancing in Southwick?
Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Southwick conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers who offer Southwick conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authoritative source.
My wife and I are downsizing from our property in Southwick and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Southwick conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Southwick. We have lived in Southwick for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Southwick. Now, I need my files but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Southwick of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Southwick I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Southwick suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.
I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Southwick. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Southwick are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Southwick so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Southwick conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. 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 solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I acquired a basement flat in Southwick, conveyancing having been completed September 2003. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar properties in Southwick with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2092
You have 67 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Southwick. I need to find out if they are listed on the lender's conveyancing panel. Could you assist?
It’s a good idea call your solicitor and ask them if they are on the lender's approved list. Alternatively please call us and we can make some checks for you. If they are not on the bank panel we we can help find a quality conveyancing solicitor in Southwick on the approved list for your mortgage company.