We are about to complete on the purchase of a property in Ripponden but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the current proprietors in the sum of £2k taking the form of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of amending the contract but Yorkshire BS will not agree to this. Why were they notified?
Your conveyancer that is on the Yorkshire BS approved list is duty bound to advise Yorkshire BS of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your property lawyer to notify the price change to Yorkshire BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Yorkshire BS and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Ripponden.
As I am unsure how the conveyancing bit works what is the most important advice you can give me concerning purchase conveyancing in Ripponden?
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Ripponden and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the seller, estate agent and even potentially the lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Ripponden should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose interest is to protect your best interests and to keep you safe.
Every so often a third party with a vested interest may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Ripponden I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Ripponden in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage that many years will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension 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 regarding this.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Ripponden and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Ripponden
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Ripponden for my remortgage. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training purposes.