I am assisting my mother sell her flat in Caterham. Does the solicitor commission an energy performance certificate or should I organise this?
Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates remained a mandatory element of moving house. An EPC must be commissioned before the property is put on the market. This is not a task that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. Where you are instructing a Caterham conveyancing lawyer they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable local assessors
is it true that all Caterham conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be governed by the CLC.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Clydesdale. Caterham conveyancing practitioners were instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Clydesdale?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Clydesdale completed the survey? Have you advised Clydesdale as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for delay in Caterham house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Caterham.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Caterham?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Caterham. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive charges for commercial conveyancing in Caterham for below 1500k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Caterham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or call us so that we can supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
Due to complete next month on a leasehold property in Caterham. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Caterham should include some of the following:
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The total ownership of the premises. This could be the flat itself but might incorporate a roof area or storage are if applicable. Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? Responsibility for maintaining the window frames What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease?
I have had difficulty in seeking a lease extension in Caterham. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Caterham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Caterham residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 75 years.
My wife and I have selected a Caterham conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (first time buyers) and have picked up in the engagement letter that they are not overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be concerned or is that usually the case with conveyancing practitioner?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. They should be regulated by the SRA, who set stringent laws in place on amounts sitting in their bank.