We're in East Harling, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Clydesdale , and our solicitor is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I require quick conveyancing in East Harling as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in East Harling the following are instances of what can show up and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in East Harling I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in East Harling in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in East Harling and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to business tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. East Harling is one of the many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in East Harling. I've discover a web site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?
I have appointed a East Harling conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the terms and conditions that they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be concerned or is that the norm with property lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. You should check that they are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set strict rules in relation to amounts deposited in their bank.