Would the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site handle auction conveyancing in Brompton?

We know of a number of auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Brompton is just one of our locations in which our lawyers cover.

Should our conveyancer be making enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Brompton.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Brompton. There are those who purchase a property in Brompton, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be initiated by the purchaser or by their lawyers which should figure out the risks in Brompton. The standard information sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a compensation claim resulting from an misleading response. A buyer’s solicitors should also order an enviro search. This will higlight whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be carried out.

I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Brompton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Brompton conveyancing specialists.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Brompton I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Brompton in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

Living abroad it is not practicable to visit my Brompton conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents connected to my conveyancing in Brompton – will this be problematic?

You need not be concerned. Brompton conveyancing lawyers can conduct home moves for clients nationwide. You are unlikely to be required to meet your lawyer in the flesh at a Brompton conveyancers office. Almost all property lawyer can deal with everything remotely from their Brompton premises.