I have recentlybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Henley On Thames for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check 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 Henley On Thames conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Henley On Thames. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Henley On Thames

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Henley On Thames I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Henley On Thames for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan that many years will likely be problematic. 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 a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Henley On Thames cover?

Henley On Thames conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of advice, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden flat in Henley On Thames. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have just received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

It best that you discharge the maintenance contribution as usual because all rents and maintenance payments should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Henley On Thames Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before buying

Most Henley On Thames leasehold flats will be liable to pay a service charge for the upkeep of the building levied by the landlord. Should you buy the property you will have to pay this contribution, normally quarterly accross the year. This could vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a rentcharge to be met yearly, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant amount, say about £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because occasionally it can be many hundreds of pounds. Can you inform me if there are any major works in the near future that will likely add a premium to the service costs? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?