At what point can the exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Westerham and do I need to attend the conveyancers office?

If you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Westerham you are invited in to sign documents. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Westerham)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Westerham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Westerham

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Westerham I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Westerham suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you require a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Westerham for my remortgage. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.

I pay a service charge for my property in Westerham. As a result of poor financial planning I slipped into arrears with remittance. I negotiated a payment schedule but there remains two currently due.

I now wish to dispose of the property and I am concerned this can hold me back if I have to pay off the amount due now. Do I have to settle before - is this viable?

The property lawyer conducting your Westerham sale should be able to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept payment from completion monies. Here is indicative of why it is advisable to appoint a solicitor in Westerham as they are likely to have an established relationship with the management company.