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We work with a number of conveyancing lawyers who can service right to buy transactions Do call us to get a conveyancing quote.

What can a local search reveal concerning the property we're purchasing in Billingham?

Billingham conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Onsearch The local search plays a central part in many a Billingham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Billingham , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My Billingham conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my name is recorded.

As far as conveyancing in Billingham registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any other persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place after the purchaser has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

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At this site get an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Billingham. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a commission if you select them for your property ownership legalities in Billingham

Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold flat in Billingham. Conveyancing and Santander mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Billingham who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Billingham conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Billingham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Make sure you find out if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is reasonably common in Billingham leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Billingham. If you like the flatin Billingham yet your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be faced difficult compromise. This information is important as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have all the details Most Billingham leasehold apartments will have a service charge for the upkeep of the block levied on behalf of the management company. If you acquire the flat you will have to pay this charge, usually quarterly throughout the year. This may differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a ground rent to be met yearly, ordinarily this is not a significant figure, say around £50-£100 but you should to check it because on occasion it could be surprisingly expensive.