Me and my partner are about to complete buying a property in Biggleswade but as a consequence of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of £3k by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of a side agreement but Leeds Building Society are not allowing this. Why were they approached?
The solicitor being on a Leeds Building Society approved list is required to inform Leeds Building Society of any amendments to the sale price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to report the price change to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Biggleswade.
I am purchasing a garden flat in Biggleswade. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Biggleswade you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Biggleswade.
It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Biggleswade took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 premises 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.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Biggleswade is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Biggleswade are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Biggleswade you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Biggleswade 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.
Are there any apps to help identify a Biggleswade law firm on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the facility on this website. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Biggleswade conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Biggleswade conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the Aldermore panel
As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Newport but I am based in Biggleswade. My lawyer (based 250 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Biggleswade to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Biggleswade based