We are looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot who is on the Co-operative solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Aldershot.
I need some fast conveyancing in Aldershot as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts in less than 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Aldershot the following are examples of what can arise and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I am purchasing my first flat in Aldershot with a loan from Barclays Direct. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my solicitor about this deal as it may put at risk my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Aldershot in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Aldershot. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 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 could monitor call for training requirements.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Aldershot conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Aldershot conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Aldershot conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
Aldershot Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before Purchasing
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Best to be warned whether changing the roof or some other major work is due in the near future that will be shared between the leasehold owners and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment. It would be wise to enquire if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example it is very common in Aldershot leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Aldershot. If you love the flatin Aldershot but your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard determination. Most Aldershot leasehold apartments will incur a service charge for the upkeep of the block set by the freeholder. If you buy the flat you will have to meet this contribution, usually in instalments throughout the year. This could differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, normally this is not a exorbitant sum, say around £50-£100 but you should to check it because sometimes it could be prohibitively expensive.