I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (6 years built) in Woodbury. Almost all the appartments have already been occupied. Is it really necessary to order local searches for my conveyancing in Woodbury?
Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Woodbury conveyancing process. There are a large number of search providers conducting Woodbury conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are generally termed personal search organisation and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authoritative source.
I purchased a freehold property in Woodbury but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Woodbury and has limited impact for conveyancing in Woodbury 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 creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Woodbury. The selling agents advise that it is usual for flats in Woodbury to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/1/2025 the requirements read as follows :
This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a first time purchaser of a garden flat in Woodbury. Do I pick up the keys to the house on completion from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Woodbury?
On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Woodbury. Your solicitors will transfer the purchase money to the owner’s conveyancers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be invited to collect the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen early afternoon.
A friend advised me that in buying a property in Woodbury there could be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Woodbury which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Woodbury should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Woodbury conveyancing lawyers were instructed. How long does it take for HSBC to send the offer to the solicitor?
There is no definitive answer here. Have HSBC done the valuation? Have you informed HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Woodbury in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Woodbury. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Woodbury to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
As co-executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Woodbury. My lawyer (based 300 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Woodbury who can attest this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Woodbury