We are soon to exchange buying a property in Merriott but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the seller in the sum of £2k in the form of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract however Kent Reliance are not allowing this. Why were they involved?
The lawyer that is on a Kent Reliance approved list is required to advise Kent Reliance of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to report the price change to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Merriott.
I require quick conveyancing in Merriott as I have pressure to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Merriott the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Merriott 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be held by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and get current copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Merriott I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Merriott for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
Should you require a mortgage that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Merriott being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Merriott for newly converted or new build premises often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further questions and contractual considerations.