I need some quick conveyancing in Purfleet as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line within 2 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Purfleet the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely affect future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I have justbeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Purfleet for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Purfleet conveyancing specialists.

I am purchasing my first flat in Purfleet with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about this extras as it could jeopardize my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

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 was recommended by a number of property agents in Purfleet to locate a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to market your site rather than a competitor’s?

We don’t make any financial incentive for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

There are only Seventy years left on my flat in Purfleet. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to try and locate and prepare a report to be used as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Purfleet.

I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Purfleet, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Purfleet with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 50

With 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.