Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Seven Sisters?
We work with a variety of conveyancing conveyancers who can handle right to buy transactions You should e-mail the solicitors listed to obtain a costs illustration.
What can a local search reveal about the property we're buying in Seven Sisters?
Seven Sisters conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every Seven Sisters conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (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 thirteen subject areas.
How does conveyancing in Seven Sisters differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Seven Sisters contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Seven Sisters usually purchase the site, 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 Seven Sisters or who has acted in the same development.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Seven Sisters. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Seven Sisters who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Seven Sisters conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Seven Sisters conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Seven Sisters conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Seven Sisters residence is 22 Wakefield Road in January 2012. Following a vesting order Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court under section 26 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 on 9th May 2011 the Tribunal decided that the price that the Applicant for the freehold interest should pay is £17,400 This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 74.13 years.
Why am I unable to complete my conveyancing in Seven Sisters on Good Friday?
This is due to the fact that on completion the sale price needs to pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's property lawyer and at present this can only take place on a business day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.