Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Do call us to secure a costs illustration and details as to availability.

At what point will exchange of contracts take place for purchase conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea and am I required to be at the solicitors branch?

Where you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in Westcliff On Sea you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we work with offer a nationwide conveyancing service and provide as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the property agreement is not the important part. A signed contract simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Westcliff On Sea)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Westcliff On Sea and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to commercial lessees, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Westcliff On Sea. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Westcliff On Sea, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Westcliff On Sea with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095

You have 70 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What is the best way of identifying a value for money conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea. Phone a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing charges and speak to the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is.Resist the temptation to appoint £99 conveyancing solicitors in Westcliff On Sea