What will a local search inform me regarding the property we're purchasing in Haslemere?

Haslemere conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search plays a central role in many a Haslemere conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (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 topic headings.

How does conveyancing in Haslemere differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Haslemere contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because developers in Haslemere usually buy the land, 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 conveyancers 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 Haslemere or who has acted in the same development.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Haslemere and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Haslemere is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are located

My husband and I are one month into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Haslemere. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would need to be very bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Haslemere

I only have Sixty One years left on my flat in Haslemere. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What should I do?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to locate the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Haslemere.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Haslemere - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How is the lease structured? How many years are left on the lease? The majority of Haslemere leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service bill for maintenance of the block levied by the landlord. Where you acquire the apartment you will have to meet this amount, usually quarterly throughout the year. This could be anything from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built blocks. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant amount, say approximately £25-£75 but you should to check as sometimes it can be prohibitively expensive.