Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Whiston 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

You no longer need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I am buying a new build flat in Whiston. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whiston

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Whiston I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Whiston in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Whiston and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial tenants, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Whiston

What type of property do your Whiston conveyancing estimates relate to?

Our conveyancing quotes are only appropriate to standard residential property in England & Wales. Where you have any different needs such as industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Whiston do contact us to consider your requirements .