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Conveyancing conditions related to fixtures and Fittings
Fixtures are things attached to the land and they pass on to the buyer along with the land, unless mentioned by a special condition by the seller. The fittings to be included in the sale should be specifically mentioned in … Continue reading
Residential Conveyancing (Leasehold), Gardner close, Leytonstone, Redbridge
View Larger Map On 14th February 2008, a client instructed a Phew! Leytonstone Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Gardner close, Leytonstone, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 184750. The … Continue reading
Conveyancing conditions related indemnity covenants
SC 4.6.4 and SCPC 6.6.4 have provisions for indemnity covenants. When a seller enters into a covenant-either positive or negative, he is bound by it, even after the property is disposed. He is however not liable if the wording in … Continue reading
Residential Property, Lilford Road, Lambeth, London
View Larger Map On 17th June 2009, a client hired the Phew! Conveyancing team for guiding him in purchasing a property in Lilford Road, London. The seller sold the property for £ 316,000 to the client. The local authority related … Continue reading
Deposit amount in property transactions
It is customary for the buyer to pay 10% of the purchase price as deposit. Although this is not required by law, it is common for buyers to pay deposit to assure the seller that he is committed to purchase … Continue reading
Freehold Residential Conveyancing, Oaks Lane, Ilford, Redbridge
View Larger Map On 28th April 2011, a client instructed a Phew! Ilford Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Oaks Lane, Ilford, London. The property was bought for £249995 by the client. The London … Continue reading
Compensation for delayed property sale completion
It is common for the draft to include compensation in case of delays caused by either party to the contract. SC 6.1.2 and SCPC 8.1.2 state that if the money is received after 2.00 pm, then for the sake of … Continue reading
Leasehold Residential Conveyancing, Shirley Road, Stratford, Newham
View Larger Map On 12th September 2011, a client instructed a Phew! Stratford Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Shirley Road, Stratford, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 195000. The … Continue reading
Freehold Residential Conveyancing, Mortimer Road, East Ham, Newham
View Larger Map On 17th June 2011, a client instructed a Phew! East Ham Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Mortimer Road, East Ham, London. The property was bought for £ 195000 by the … Continue reading
Special conditions about date and time for property sale completion
Conveyancing solicitors seek instructions from the client to know his wish for fixing the date of completion of the conveyancing transaction. But, such a date cannot be fixed until all other issues are sorted out; hence it is common for … Continue reading
Leasehold Property, Macaulay Road, London Borough of Lambeth
View Larger Map On 15th September 2009, a client hired the Phew! Conveyancing team for guiding him in regard to purchase of a property situated in Macaulay Road, London. The seller sold the property for £ 305,000 to the client. … Continue reading
Leasehold Conveyancing, Parkleigh Road, Wimbledon, Merton
View Larger Map On 18th February 2008, a client instructed Phew! Wimbledon Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Parkleigh Road, Wimbledon, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 245000. The London … Continue reading
Importance of possession details in property sale contract
The conveyancing solicitor in charge of drafting the contract will have to make a mention about the possession details, i.e. if they are in vacant possession or if it is subject to occupational leases. These are to be mentioned through … Continue reading
Leasehold Conveyancing, Durham Road, West Wimbledon, Merton
View Larger Map On 28th March 2008, a client instructed a Phew! West Wimbledon Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Durham Road, West Wimbledon, London. The property was bought by the client for £ … Continue reading
Property sale contract – special conditions and deduction of title
The draft should also include what documentary evidence of title the seller should provide. This is laid down in SC 4.1 and SCPC 6.1. However, in practice such a provision is relied upon only when the seller has been unable … Continue reading
Purchase of leasehold residential property in Farm Avenue, Lambeth, London
View Larger Map On 27th February, 2007, the Phew! Conveyancing Team was instructed by a client to oversee the purchase of a leasehold residential property located in Farm Avenue, London Borough of Lambeth. The conveyancing team was informed that the … Continue reading
All you need to know about property title guarantee
Inclusion of a few words and phrases can ensure that the buyer gets the benefit of a few implied covenants under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994. The phrase, ‘the seller sells with a full title guarantee’ indicates … Continue reading
Freehold Residential Conveyancing, Winn Road, Lewisham
View Larger Map On 11th October 2007, a client instructed a Phew! Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located on Winn Road, London. The property was bought for £462500 by the client. The London Borough of … Continue reading
Drafting special conditions in property sale contract
It is up to the seller’s solicitor to decide on the special conditions that are needed when drafting the contract. The following are the areas to be considered: The seller’s duty of disclosure Incumbrances A seller’s conveyancing solicitor is ideally … Continue reading
Leasehold Conveyancing in Hensford gardens, Sydenham, Lewisham
View Larger Map On 4th March 2008, a client instructed a Phew! Sydenham Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Hensford gardens, Sydenham, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 135000. The … Continue reading
Conveyancing in Park Gardens, Colindale, Kingston Upon Thames
View Larger Map On 30th September 2010, a client instructed a Phew! Collindale Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Park Gardens, Colindale, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 229950. The … Continue reading
Special and standard condition in conveyancing
This article discusses the purpose of special condition and the steps to be taken when these conditions are in conflict with standard conditions. The purpose of special conditions Special conditions are drafted in instances where the terms particular to a … Continue reading
Leasehold Property Conveyancing, Hamilton Road, London Borough of Lambeth
View Larger Map On 23rd September 2008, the Phew! Conveyancing team was hired by a client to guide him in purchasing a property in Hamilton Road, London. The property was sold for £ 145,000 to the client. The local authority … Continue reading
Residential Conveyancing, Cheltenham Close, New Malden, Kingston Upon Thames
View Larger Map On 15th April 2011, a client instructed Phew! New Malden Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Cheltenham Close, New Malden, London. The property was bought by the client for £ 139000. … Continue reading
Leasehold Residential Conveyancing, Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea
View Larger Map On 4th March 2010, a client instructed a Phew! Notting Hill Conveyancing solicitor to assist in the purchase of a property located at Clanricarde Gardens, Notting Hill, London. The property was bought by the client for £ … Continue reading
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