How does conveyancing in Barnehurst differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Barnehurst contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Barnehurst tend to buy the land, 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 conveyancers 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 Barnehurst or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Barnehurst I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Barnehurst for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

How easy is it to change conveyancer as I have to choose a firm on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Barnehurst round the corner but she is not accepted by Birmingham Midshires

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Barnehurst on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Barnehurst. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Barnehurst.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Barnehurst. I've land on a site which looks to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I only have 68 years left on my lease in Barnehurst. I need to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. On the whole an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Barnehurst.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Barnehurst conveyancing firm to represent me?

if there is a absentee freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to calculate the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Barnehurst residence is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case related to 13 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 76 years.