Are the Bankside conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the RBS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by RBS?
Bankside conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the RBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from RBS directly.
I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would much rather use a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Bankside?
Do check but the the probability is that give you one of their panel solicitors if you want the "fee-free" offer. Contact the bank and explore if they allow a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Bankside.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Bankside?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Bankside. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
About to purchase a new build flat in Bankside. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bankside
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Bankside is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Bankside are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bankside you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bankside may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a house in Swansea but reside in Bankside. My solicitor (who is 300 miles from merequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Bankside who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Bankside