I purchased a semi-detached Georgian house in Custom House. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Bank of Ireland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Custom House and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

How does conveyancing in Custom House differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Custom House approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Custom House typically buy the real estate, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Custom House or who has acted in the same development.

In sourcing the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Custom House it shows results of numerous solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have acquired a property in Custom House or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Custom House vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Expecting to complete next month on a leasehold property in Custom House. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Custom House should include some of the following:

What options are available to the landlord where you have violated the provisions of the lease? The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. How long the lease is. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? You would want to be sent a copy of the lease

Following years of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Custom House. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Custom House conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Custom House property is 46 Credon Road in January 2014. On 11 September 2013 Deputy District Judge Price sitting at the Bow County Court made a vesting order that the freeholder surrender his lease and be granted a new lease of the Premises on such terms as may be determined by the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The appropriate sum as concluded by the Tribunal was £7225 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 69.77 years.

How and when do I pay stamp duty chargeable for my house transaction in Custom House?

The majority of lawyers tend to complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Custom House purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the money - pay any land tax payable on your behalf.