My wife and I are due to complete on the purchase of a property in Southall but as a result of damage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the current proprietors of £2k in the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract however are not allowing this. Should they have been involved?

Any being on the approved list is duty bound to disclose to of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your to report the reduction to then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, and you would have to appoint a new for your conveyancing in Southall.

Will my solicitor be asking questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Southall.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Southall. There are those who purchase a house in Southall, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should figure out the risks in Southall. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the owner to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the seller, then a buyer could issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an misleading answer. A purchaser’s conveyancers will also order an enviro search. This should indicate if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be carried out.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Southall?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Southall. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Southall ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Southall. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Seventy years remaining on my lease in Southall. I now wish to get lease extension 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 Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole a specialist may be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Southall.

I purchased a ground floor flat in Southall, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in Southall with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With 50 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more 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. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.