We're in Blackheath, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Leeds Building Society , and our lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
We are aiming to move house in April. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Blackheath. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this website.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your estate agent however this can only occur when the vendors solicitors advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you will need to tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Blackheath or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Blackheath.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nottingham. Blackheath conveyancing lawyers have been appointed. How long does it take for Nottingham to issue the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Nottingham done the survey? Have you advised Nottingham as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I'm at the point of viewing flats in Blackheath and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a home loan with UBS.
You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the EA. As you are getting a mortgage with UBS, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Blackheath?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Blackheath will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Blackheath. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Blackheath.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Blackheath it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Blackheath commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Blackheath.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Blackheath in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a loan on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Blackheath. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
We're first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the property agent informed us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint their preferred solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Blackheath
It is unlikely the vendors are behind this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Try to communicate with the owners directly and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your own,trusted Blackheath conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn their estate agent a referral fee or achieve conveyancing figures demanded by HQ.
There are a number of houses in Blackheath on unadopted lanes. We are purchasing such a house. Are there any advantages to purchasing a property on a privately owned road?
Blackheath conveyancing practices are familiar with conveyancing houseson unadopted roads. Your solicitor will review the title to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into to maintain the road. If there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than publicly adopted.