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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Arnold

Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool execute auction conveyancing in Arnold?

We know of a number of auction lawyers we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Arnold is one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers have offices.

I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Arnold yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Arnold and has limited impact for conveyancing in Arnold but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

How does conveyancing in Arnold differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Arnold contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Arnold typically purchase 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 Arnold or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Arnold I like with a park and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Arnold in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan that many years may be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I am hoping to exchange soon on a basement flat in Arnold. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Arnold should include some of the following:

    What remedies are open the freeholder should you have contravened the provisions of the lease? Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to the communal areas in the block.For instance, does the lease grant a right of way over a path or hallways? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is essential for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building The landlord’s rights to access the flat. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Arnold please ask your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in Arnold.

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Arnold, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Arnold with a long lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2084

With 59 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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