After researching moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Baildon, many post that I must look for a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol the standard includes many organisations who conduct conveyancing in Baildon.
We are selling our property in Baildon and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Baildon. Having lived in Baildon for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
About to purchase a new build flat in Baildon. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Baildon
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Baildon I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Baildon for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
If you need a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
Is it best to use a Baildon conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can carry out the legal work however his firm is located over three hundred kilometers drive away.
The benefit of a high street Baildon conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to sign documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and on the whole were content that should trump using an unknown Baildon conveyancing solicitor just because they are Baildon based.
I pay a service charge for my first floor flat in Baildon. As a result of personal circumstances I fell behind with payments. The freeholders agreed a payment plan but there is still about £1750 remaining in arrears.
I am under pressure to sell and I am nervous that this may hold me back if I have to pay off the amount due in advance. Do I have to settle before - is this achievable?
It would be wise to check with the conveyancer undertaking your Baildon conveyancing but one option might be to agree for the debt to be transferred to the purchasers. The contractual price they pay would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they assume. They would then deal with the fees once they are the owners.