We have very assertive sellers who has recommended a exclusivity agreement with a deposit of 5k. Are such agreements promoted for Biggin Hill conveyancing transactions?

Lock out contracts are agreements binding a property owner and prospective acquirer granting the buyer exclusive rights to purchase the premises within an agreed time frame. Essentially, an exclusivity agreement is a contract stating that you should receive a contract at a later date which is the contract for the actual sale. It is generally used for buyer protection though in many situations, the seller may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are many pros and cons to using them but you should to check with your conveyancer but beware that it may end up costing you more in conveyancing fees. For this these contracts are not popular when it comes to conveyancing in Biggin Hill.

Having spent time reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a cheap lawyer in Biggin Hill, most comment that I should look for a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

Biggin Hill Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have achieved certification by the law Society CQS was brought about to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Biggin Hill is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Me and my brother own a terraced Georgian house in Biggin Hill. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Yorkshire Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

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 Biggin Hill and other locations in 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 mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

What does commercial conveyancing in Biggin Hill cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Biggin Hill incorporates a broad array of services, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Biggin Hill. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

specifics of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the (you), superior lessor, freeholder Additions to the flat You should be sent a copy of the lease Where does the liability rest for repairing the window frames Ground rent - how much and when is collected, and be on notice if this will change in the future

Following years of negotiations we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Biggin Hill. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

if there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the LVT to make a decision on the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Biggin Hill premises is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 50.57 years.