3 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Gants Hill took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build apartment in Gants Hill. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gants Hill

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Gants Hill I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Gants Hill suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass 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 lawyer concerning this.

Is it simple use the search facility to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Gants Hill on the panel for my mortgage?

1st pick a mortgage company such as Barclays , Barnsley Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your preferred area for instance Gants Hill. Conveyancing organisations in Gants Hill and further afield should be identified.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Gants Hill it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Gants Hill or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Gants Hill vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three quotes from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to escalate.