Are you able to vouch for a HSBC Bank sanctioned Didcot conveyancing firm who can have us moved in within a short deadline? Would it be better to use a high street Didcot firm or an online firm?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Didcot conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Didcot. Approach some well established firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your requirements together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Select the lawyer that genuine.
My aunt passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Didcot. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to TSB, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?
Given you intend to re-mortgage then TSB will insist on your using a conveyancer on the TSB conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your TSB conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the TSB mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
My business partner and I are hoping to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed costs for commercial conveyancing in Didcot for below £1,200?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Didcot, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.
My father-in-law has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancers in Didcot. Do I follow his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Didcot conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek guidance from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Didcot conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Didcot conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Didcot conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation? What are the costs for lease extension work?
Didcot Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying
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The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold reversion is owned by the leaseholders. In this situation the tenants benefit from control and although a managing agent is often employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Plenty Didcot leasehold properties will be liable to pay a service charge for the upkeep of the building levied on behalf of the management company. Should you purchase the apartment you will have to pay this contribution, normally quarterly during the year. This could be anything from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large common grounds. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met annual, normally this is not a large amount, say around £25-£75 but you need to check it because sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds. The answer will be helpful as a) areas could result in problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have complete disclosure
I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a bungalow in Didcot which is to be sold. The bungalow is unregistered at the Land Registry and I'm advised that some estate agents will insist that it is in place before they'll proceed. What's the procedure for this?
In the circumstances you refer to it seems sensible to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. HMLR’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.