A colleague suggested that where I am buying in Carmel I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Carmel conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Carmel around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Carmel Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Carmel.
Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Carmel , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Carmel conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration is concluded.
As far as conveyancing in Carmel registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Historically registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the property thus registration formalities is not usually top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
I am looking to sell my house. My past conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Carmel if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Carmel. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the agent has warned us that the owners will only move forward if we instruct their chosen conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Carmel
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this demand. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to appoint your preferred Carmel conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Carmel conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Carmel conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Carmel conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:
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What volume of lease extensions have they carried out in Carmel in the last 12 months? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?
I own a 1 bedroom flat in Carmel, conveyancing formalities finalised October 2011. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Carmel with a long lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2077
With only 52 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
I have appointed a Carmel conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (first time buyers) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be concerned or is that standard with conveyancer?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set strict laws in place on funds held on client account.