Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial site in North Kensington?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in North Kensington will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in North Kensington. The search result provides definitive information 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 North Kensington.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in North Kensington it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to North Kensington commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in North Kensington.

How does conveyancing in North Kensington differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in North Kensington come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in North Kensington typically 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 used to new build conveyancing in North Kensington or who has acted in the same development.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a residence in Swansea but I am based in North Kensington. My solicitor (approximately 235 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in North Kensington to attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in North Kensington

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a North Kensington conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a North Kensington conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non North Kensington conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

What volume of lease extensions have they completed in North Kensington in the last 12 months?

After months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in North Kensington. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a North Kensington conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a North Kensington property is 93 Oakwood Court in June 2010. the LVT determined that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £492,083, This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 37.79 years.

What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in North Kensington?

Conveyancing - in North Kensington or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are buying and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to fix the problems before you complete your move.