I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out flat in Basingstoke by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice for your lease until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your lawyer and urge them to they cajole the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards
As a novice what is the most important number one tip you can impart regarding purchase conveyancing in Basingstoke?
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Basingstoke or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, property agent and sometimes a bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Basingstoke is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose role it is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.
There is a definite emergence in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. We recommend that you must always trust your solicitor above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
In looking at moneysavingexpert.com for an online lawyer in Basingstoke, most post that I must look for a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?
Basingstoke Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have achieved certification by the law Society The Law Society created CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to recognise solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Basingstoke is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Basingstoke took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to execute conveyancing in Basingstoke. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be very poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you must make them aware of the replacement solicitor and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Basingstoke
Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Basingstoke?
Conveyancing - in Basingstoke or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re purchasing and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the buying price down or asking the seller to remedy the problems before you complete your move.