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At Ackroyd Legal, we offer expert advice on the process and can handle all your legal work for you. Whatever the property, our Solicitors are experienced in all areas including freehold, leasehold and listed properties and can assist you with your purchase.
Conveyancing can be a complex and sometimes lengthy process, so we are here to keep the process as simple and stress-free as possible. We will carry out investigations into the title of your new property with the Land Registry as well as all the necessary searches on your behalf. We can also connect you with our expert teams across the firm such as consultants who can advise you about Tax and Trusts amongst other areas.
Most UK flats are sold as leaseholds, meaning that the buyer will own the property for a specified number of years, as set out in the lease. The duration of a lease can vary from 99 to 999 years, and the property can still be bought and sold during this time.
The freeholder is the person or company that owns the property. The leaseholder is the person purchasing the lease. They are responsible for paying yearly ground rent to the freeholder and for any property maintenance or repairs that are required.
Most houses in the UK are ‘freehold’ properties. This means that the owner, or freeholder, can do whatever they wish, subject to planning regulations. There are, however a few exceptions, including:
When you are ready to buy your first property, our dedicated team are here to guide and support you through every step of the conveyancing process. Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase that you will ever make, and we understand what it means to take the first step onto the property ladder.
You can read about buying your first home on our blog.
Whether you are purchasing your first investment property or adding to a growing portfolio, our specialist team of conveyancing experts can help.
As well as providing advice, support and guidance on every aspect of the conveyance, we can also offer ongoing support for the future, including taxation and planning law as well as dealing with any tenancy disputes that may occasionally arise.
Purchasing a new build property is not the same as purchasing a standard property. Purchasing a new build can consist of buying the property before its physical state, in other words, in an ‘off-plan’ state, before the property has been built on the associated plot of land.
This allows the buyer to customize the property as they wish. When going through a mortgage, you may find that new builds offer regulations such as exchange taking place before the mortgage offer is released to the buyer.
If you are planning to buy a new build, you will be required to pay a reservation price to secure the property and to ensure you use a conveyancer that is well informed about the ins and outs of the new build conveyancing process.
Ackroyd Legal operates a separate new build department to ensure all regulations set by the developer are adhered to, to help you reach a smooth completion.
With over 100 years of combined experience, you can be assured of a service that is professional, efficient and tailored to suit your individual needs.
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