I have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Green Street Green for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to check if the property is in your name, you can make 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 Green Street Green conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Green Street Green differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Green Street Green approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because developers in Green Street Green usually acquire 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Green Street Green or who has acted in the same development.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Green Street Green I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Green Street Green for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. 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. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Green Street Green and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial tenants, giving them the right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Green Street Green
I today discovered that one of the directors of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Green Street Green is a relative of the seller. Is this acceptable?
On the basis that no conflict arises this should be fine. If you are needing mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific requirements on this. For example for Royal Bank of Scotland as of 17/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :