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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kilburn Park

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented apartment in Kilburn Park by 14/5/2024. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your conveyancer and ask them to they cajole the owners lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will work to achieve

When it comes to lenders such as Yorkshire BS, do Kilburn Park conveyancing practitioners incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

I am purchasing a property in Kilburn Park. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Santander be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Santander your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements outlined in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Santander. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Santander where a lease fails to satisfy these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Kilburn Park.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Kilburn Park. I have a mortgage offer with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the number one cause of stalling in Kilburn Park conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Kilburn Park.

How does conveyancing in Kilburn Park differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Kilburn Park contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because house builders in Kilburn Park 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 Kilburn Park or who has acted in the same development.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Kilburn Park. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Kilburn Park are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Kilburn Park in which case you should be shopping around for a Kilburn Park conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

Having spent months of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Kilburn Park. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Kilburn Park conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Kilburn Park flat is 4 & 4A Charteris Road in June 2009. the Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the enfranchisement of 4/4a Charteris Road to be £15,510 for at 4and £15,694 for at 4a This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 70.02 years.

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