I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my rented apartment in Whyteleafe by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and urge them to they chase the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will aim to achieve
We just had an offer accepted to buy with Darlington Building Society. I called into 3 or 4 local practices but am struggling to find a Whyteleafe conveyancing firm on the Darlington Building Society approved list. Please you help?
You should take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the building society and type Whyteleafe or your preferred area and you will see numerous conveyancers offices in Whyteleafe or by proximity to you.
How does conveyancing in Whyteleafe differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Whyteleafe come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in Whyteleafe tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Whyteleafe or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Whyteleafe prior to instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Whyteleafe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whyteleafe especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Whyteleafe.
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the agent informed us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their recommended solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Whyteleafe
We suspect that the owner is not behind this request. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to instruct your own,trusted Whyteleafe conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will give their estate agent a commission or achieve conveyancing targets set by senior management.
What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Whyteleafe conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Whyteleafe conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Whyteleafe conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm completed in Whyteleafe in the last year? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Whyteleafe. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to assess the amount due.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Whyteleafe residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired term was 75 years.