It is is a decade since I purchased my home in Clifton. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been retained on the sale but I can't track down my title documents. Is this a problem?
Don’t worry too much. First there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the lender or they could be archived with the solicitor who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Clifton involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Clifton as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Clifton the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Clifton for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Clifton conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Clifton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Clifton contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Clifton typically acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Clifton or who has acted in the same development.
I'm converting the mortgage on my primary property to a BTL mortgage with Alliance & Leicester and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The area we are interested in is Clifton. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two banks and tie in the transactions?
Make use of our search tool on this page to check that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Clifton. I have discover a web site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?