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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Warminster

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Warminster?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Warminster will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Warminster. The search result 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 Warminster.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Warminster 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 can result in delays to Warminster commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Warminster.

How does conveyancing in Warminster differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Warminster approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Warminster usually purchase the land, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Warminster or who has acted in the same development.

How do I use your search app to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Warminster on the authorised to act for my mortgage?

Step one is to select a lender such as Birmingham Midshires, Bank of Scotland or Bank of Ireland then choose your location for instance Warminster. Conveyancing organisations in Warminster and beyond will then be listed.

My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent advised that the vendor will only move forward if we instruct their chosen lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Warminster

It is improbable the vendors are behind this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Contact the owners directly and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Warminster conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or hit his conveyancing targets pre-set by HQ.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Seventy years remaining on my flat in Warminster. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Warminster.

I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Warminster, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Warminster with a long lease are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2094

You have 69 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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