Would the conveyancing lawyers that are recommend execute auction conveyancing in Dorset?
There are a number of auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Dorset is just one of our areas of in which our lawyers have a presence.
Completed the sale of my flat in Dorset last June but my buyer keeps telephoning every few hours to moan that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?
Post completion of your sale your lawyer is obliged to forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where appropriate, your solicitor should also evidence that the home loan has been paid off to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion steps specific conveyancing in Dorset.
When it comes to lenders such as Lloyds, do Dorset solicitors have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
How can we tell if a Dorset conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Dorset seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.
I have instructed a Dorset conveyancer having checked that they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Kent Reliance will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Kent Reliance will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Dorset surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Dorset?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Dorset. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Dorset is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Dorset are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Dorset you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Dorset may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Dorset and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business leaseholders, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Dorset is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are located