I am buying a new build flat in Ratcliff. Conveyancing is daunting 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ratcliff

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Ratcliff and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to business tenants, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Ratcliff is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Ratcliff for my remortgage. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Anyone may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I’m about to sell my basement flat in Ratcliff. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently had a yearly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the invoice as normal given that all rents and maintenance payments should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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.

I own a ground floor flat in Ratcliff, conveyancing formalities finalised 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? Similar flats in Ratcliff with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 50

With just 50 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as legals.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

My aunt completed her conveyancing in Ratcliff in 2006. She has been married, widowed and in recent months got remarried. She intends to sell the house in a few months. I believe she will simply be asked to provide a copy of her marriage certificates to the however she is anxious it could hold up the sale of the property. Is it worth updating the land title information for the property?

The is no need to bring up to date the title for the property providing you have the proof required to show how the change of name resulted.

Any buyer’s will examine the title entries and need evidence to prove the change of name e.g. marriage documentation.