We are purchasing a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Whetstone who is on the Principality approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Principality . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Whetstone.
My partner and I are selling our property in Whetstone and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Whetstone. We have lived in Whetstone for three years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I am buying a new build apartment in Whetstone. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whetstone
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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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Whetstone I like with a park and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Whetstone for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Whetstone and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business lessees, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified 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 solicitors who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Whetstone
I have recently placed an offer on an apartment in Whetstone and the mortgage adviser that we are dealing with suggested his property lawyer. He quoted a thousand pounds excluding VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound expensive?
Don't just go on one quote. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Whetstone. Then choose one that you are comfortable with and just as important, is on the approved panel of the lender that you are sourcing your mortgage from.