We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Weston super Mare who is on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Weston super Mare.
Should our solicitor be raising questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Weston super Mare.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers conducting conveyancing in Weston super Mare. Plenty of people will buy a house in Weston super Mare, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or by their solicitors which should give them a better understanding of the risks in Weston super Mare. The conventional set of property information forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the seller to discover if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a buyer could commence a claim for damages as a result of such an inaccurate answer. A buyer’s lawyers will also order an environmental search. This should reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be made.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Weston super Mare. 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 legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Weston super Mare
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Weston super Mare is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Weston super Mare are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Weston super Mare you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Weston super Mare may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Weston super Mare and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Weston super Mare
Why do Weston super Mare conveyancing charges differ for leasehold and freehold properties?
If acquiring a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control