My wife and I own a renovated Victorian house in Woldingham. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and TSB. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to assess 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 owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Woldingham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

How does conveyancing in Woldingham differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Woldingham approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because house builders in Woldingham usually buy the site, 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 Woldingham or who has acted in the same development.

I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Woldingham for less than £2000?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Woldingham, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your details or telephone us so that we may provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I've recently bought a leasehold house in Woldingham. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part 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 have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Woldingham conveyancing firm to represent me?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the sum to be paid.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Woldingham premises is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case affected 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 75 years.

Can you refer me to a conveyancer for buying a house? Ideally someone in Woldingham, who will contact me via email - not someone who insists on slow mail or fax.

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