At what point can the exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Havering-atte-Bower and do I need to be at the lawyers office?
If you are near to our conveyancing solicitors in Havering-atte-Bower you are welcome to come in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the firms we work with provide a nationwide conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you digitally. The signing of the contract is not the critical part. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Havering-atte-Bower)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Havering-atte-Bower
Do not opt for the cheapest Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
I am buying a detached bungalow in Havering-atte-Bower. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these works are permitted?
Your property lawyer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Havering-atte-Bower can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Certain extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
Can I be sure that the Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Havering-atte-Bower getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Havering-atte-Bower completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Havering-atte-Bower before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Havering-atte-Bower. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Havering-atte-Bower especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Havering-atte-Bower.
There are only 72 years unexpired on my flat in Havering-atte-Bower. I now want to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What should I do?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the freeholder. In some cases a specialist should be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Havering-atte-Bower.
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing firm to represent me?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Havering-atte-Bower conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Havering-atte-Bower property is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 57.5 years.