We hired a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Caterham recently. Going through the Terms and Conditions I seewe are liable for charges even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or select a web based firm who offer no completion no cost conveyancing in Caterham?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to counteract the transactions that do not proceed. Please beware that these schemes tend not to protect you from disbursements for instance Caterham conveyancing search charges.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Caterham. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?
Given that you have now exchanged you will need to appoint a conveyancing lawyer soon as you now have a pending a drop dead date to complete the purchase. All auction property will have a bespoke auction set of papers. This should include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor requires. In the case of leasehold property the auction papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation relating to a leasehold property. You should give this to the lawyer instructed by you as soon as possible. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
Are all Caterham Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel?
Some major banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Caterham off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Caterham?
Restrictive covenants 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…’
As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a property in Monmouth but I am based in Caterham. My lawyer (approximately 300 kilometers from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Caterham to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Caterham based
My wife and I may need to sub-let our Caterham 1st floor flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Caterham conveyancing practice in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your last Caterham conveyancing lawyer is not available you can check your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the property. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you must obtain consent from your landlord or some other party in advance of subletting. This means that you cannot sublet without prior permission. Such consent should not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.
Following months of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Caterham. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Caterham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Caterham property 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 term was 75 years.
The conveyancing solicitors undertaking our conveyancing in Caterham has sent documents to review that indicate that the land is unregistered with epitome documents. Surely all property in Caterham are registered?
Much of the property in Caterham is registered. An 'epitome' is basically a dossier of photocopies of documents affecting an unregistered title. Many Caterham conveyancing solicitors should be able to handle this type of conveyancing but in the event that uncertainty prevails the prevailing proposition presently appears to be for the seller to address the registration formalities first and subsequently sell - this will have a knock on effect to cause a significant delay.