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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Waltham

I have 71 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Waltham. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/3/2024 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

My relative advised me that if I am buying in Waltham I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Waltham conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Waltham around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Waltham Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Waltham Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about Waltham.

My business partner and I are wishing to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Waltham for under 2k?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Waltham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or call us so that we may furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

In scouring the internet for the words conveyancing in Waltham it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Waltham or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Waltham differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Me and my wife are disposing of a Waltham apartment left to us seven years ago in 2012. I have over ten years conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to conduct the legal work. The purchaser's conveyancer has informed me that their Lenders will not allow you to do your own conveyancing mandating that the funds to be passed via a solicitor's bank account.

Mortgage requirements to property lawyers from all CML members state that If the vendor is not legally represented the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the mortgage company needs to be notified so that a decision can be reached as to whether they are willing to move forward.

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