Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Bexley?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Bexley will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Bexley. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Bexley.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Bexley it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Bexley commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Bexley.

I am buying my first flat in Bexley with a loan from Barclays . The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about the extras as it would jeopardize my loan with Barclays . Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am a sole trader hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Bexley for less than £1,200?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Bexley, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will find you the right firm. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and terms of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Bexley for my home move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Bexley. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Bexley ?

Most houses in Bexley are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Bexley in which case you should be shopping around for a Bexley conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

I am the leaseholder of a second floor flat in Bexley. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium due for a lease extension?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Bexley conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Bexley flat is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case related to 1 flat.