I am assisting my step-mother sell her house in Cippenham. Will the conveyancer arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for me to see to?
After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s was maintained a mandatory part of moving house. An EPC needs to be commissioned in advance of the property being placed on the market. This is not a task that lawyers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Cippenham conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable Cippenham providers
My aunt pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Cippenham there may be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Cippenham which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Cippenham should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Our offer on a semi in Cippenham has been agreed to, but there is a chain. The vendors have put an offer on somewhere, but it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Cippenham. What do I do now? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with Leeds Building Society?
It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Cippenham conveyancing search charges, etc). The first thing to do is check that your solicitor is on the Leeds Building Society approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market some buyers would apply for the mortgage with Leeds Building Society and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their conveyancing practitioner to press on with the conveyancing in Cippenham.
I require quick conveyancing in Cippenham as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Cippenham the following are examples of issues that can appear and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Cippenham I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Cippenham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.
I'm refinancing my existing home to a buy to let loan with Coventry Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on another house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Cippenham. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?
Do use our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Cippenham for my house move. Can I see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
You may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
Is there a distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Cippenham?
Conveyancing - in Cippenham or elsewhere - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the purchase price down or asking the seller to remedy the defects before you move in.