We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Boxmoor and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Boxmoor. Having lived in Boxmoor for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
The deeds to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Boxmoor 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and order current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for a small fee.
I'm buying a new build house in Boxmoor with a mortgage from TSB. The sellers would not budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The property agent told me not to tell my conveyancer about this extras as it would jeopardize my mortgage with TSB. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Boxmoor prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Boxmoor. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Boxmoor especially if they are familiar with such properties in Boxmoor.
What does commercial conveyancing in Boxmoor cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Boxmoor incorporates a wide array of advice, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a residence in Newport but live in Boxmoor. My lawyer (based 250 miles awayrequires that I execute a stat dec before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Boxmoor who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Boxmoor based