How does conveyancing in Biggin Hill differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Biggin Hill approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Biggin Hill typically 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 used to new build conveyancing in Biggin Hill or who has acted in the same development.

I'm refinancing my current home to a buy to let mortgage with Barnsley Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on another house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Biggin Hill. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are approved by both lenders. On the basis that they are the lawyer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your desired outcome and needs.

We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Biggin Hill. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you will need to make them aware of the replacement lawyer and get the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid added costs and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Biggin Hill

There are only Seventy years left on my lease in Biggin Hill. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If 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 granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Biggin Hill.

I am the leaseholder of a first floor flat in Biggin Hill. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Biggin Hill conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Biggin Hill premises is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 50.57 years.

We are looking to buy a repossessed property in Biggin Hill and the vendor would like to complete within a week. Can a solicitor complete in this timeframe? Would it be better to use a local Biggin Hill firm or an online firm that advertises to offer speedy conveyancing?

Visit your Biggin Hill high street. Pop in to two or three firms and ask to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Explain your situation and seek assurances on speed. Choose the one that seems most genuine. You need to use a solicitor on the list of lawyers approved by your bank.