Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify solicitors on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Coulsdon?
We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.
The deeds to my home can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Coulsdon 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to prove you are the owner of your registered land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Coulsdon. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Coulsdon
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Coulsdon prior to instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Coulsdon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Coulsdon especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Coulsdon.
What does commercial conveyancing in Coulsdon cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Coulsdon incorporates a broad array of guidance, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Coulsdon being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the mortgage company approved panel?
We do not recommend specific Coulsdon firms as the right Coulsdon conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Coulsdon knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..