A colleague advised me that in purchasing a property in Machen there may be various restrictions preventing external alterations to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Machen which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Machen should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Kent Reliance. Machen conveyancing practitioners are chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Kent Reliance?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Kent Reliance completed the valuation? Have you informed Kent Reliance as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I am purchasing a property in Machen. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender UBS be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with UBS your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for UBS. The CML Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to UBS where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Machen.
I have justbecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Machen for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, 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 Machen conveyancing specialists.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Machen for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
One can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training reasons.
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years unexpired on my lease in Machen. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Machen.
I invested in buying a split level flat in Machen, conveyancing having been completed in 2002. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Machen with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2088
With 62 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £17,100 and £19,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
My in 2005. He has since got married, widowed and in recent months got remarried. He will be selling the apartment this October. I suspect that he will simply be requested to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the solicitor however he is anxious it could frustrate the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the title details for the property?
The is no need to update the register as long as you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.
The purchaser’s conveyancer should check the registered information and require evidence to prove the name change for instance marriage certificates.