We hope to to buy with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a Waltham Abbey conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list. Please you assist?
Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type Waltham Abbey or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Waltham Abbey or by proximity to you.
My partner and I are selling our home in Waltham Abbey and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Waltham Abbey lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Waltham Abbey. Having lived in Waltham Abbey for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Waltham Abbey differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Waltham Abbey approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because builders in Waltham Abbey usually acquire 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Waltham Abbey or who has acted in the same development.
I own a leasehold house in Waltham Abbey. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing practitioner in Waltham Abbey who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Waltham Abbey conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. 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.
We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Waltham Abbey. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Waltham Abbey conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Waltham Abbey flat is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 69.26 years.
What can I expect to pay for conveyancing in Waltham Abbey?
The total sum levied for Waltham Abbey conveyancing fees may differ considerably from company to company. In the circumstances it especially important that you find this out before you choose a lawyer. You should also consider asking a couple quotes.