We are due to complete buying a property in Staines but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the vendor of six thousand pounds taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process but Leeds Building Society are not allowing this. Why were they informed?
Any property lawyer being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Leeds Building Society of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancing practitioner to disclose the price change to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Staines.
I purchased a freehold property in Staines but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Staines and has limited impact for conveyancing in Staines but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
Have completed on a a terraced house in Staines , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my title? My Staines conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the land registry aspects are addressed.
As far as conveyancing in Staines registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any 3rd parties. Currently roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not usually top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I need to select a firm on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Staines five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Clydesdale
It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Staines on the Clydesdale panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Staines. Using search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Staines.
I have recently realised that I have 62 years remaining on my flat in Staines. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Staines.
Having spent months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Staines. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Staines conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Staines residence is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 82.93 years.
Been searching for a conveyancer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Staines. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, currently empty. Got a quote from a solicitor for nine hundred pounds excluding VAT which is a tad high considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Staines?
Considering it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT should be about the best for sale conveyancing in Staines.