Finally the sale completed on my house in Canford Heath last February but the buyer keeps calling every few hours complaining that his solicitor needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
After completion of your house sale your conveyancer should forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also confirm that the mortgage has been discharged to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities specific conveyancing in Canford Heath.
I am planning to move home in February. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Canford Heath. Conveyancing lawyer was organised before I stumbled across this page.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your estate agent but this should only occur once the sellers lawyers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. After that you can advise the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Canford Heath or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Canford Heath.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. Canford Heath conveyancing lawyers have been instructed. How long does it take for Nationwide to send the offer to the solicitor?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Nationwide done the valuation? Have you informed Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Canford Heath. I have a mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in Canford Heath. Now, I need my documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Canford Heath of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Canford Heath I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Canford Heath suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a residence in Neath but I am based in Canford Heath. My conveyancer (approximately 235 miles awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Canford Heath who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Canford Heath
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years remaining on my flat in Canford Heath. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Canford Heath.
I acquired a leasehold flat in Canford Heath, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Canford Heath with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2088
You have 63 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £16,200 and £18,600 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.