I am in the process of refinancing my apartment in Cotswolds, does my lawyer have to be on the Barclays Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel, but Barclays would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I own a semi-detached Edwardian house in Cotswolds. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Bank of Ireland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. Is it worth asking Bank of Ireland to clarify?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Cotswolds and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.
How does conveyancing in Cotswolds differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Cotswolds come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because developers in Cotswolds usually purchase 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 Cotswolds or who has acted in the same development.
My business partner and I are hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Cotswolds for below 1500k?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Cotswolds, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or telephone us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Cotswolds. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to 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?
Being a tenant I am on the hook for a service charge for my flat in Cotswolds. Due to losing my job and other issues I slipped into arrears with payments. I negotiated a clearance schedule but there is still a couple of left in arrears.
I want to sell and I am worried this will hold me back if I have to discharge the amount due first. Do I have to settle before - is this possible?
Your conveyancer should be able to negotiate with the appropriate parties, with a new to seeing if they would accept settlement from completion monies. Here is indicative of why it might be good to select a property lawyer in Cotswolds as they may well have a strong line of communication with the management company.