It is 10 years ago since I bought my house in Eaton Bray. Conveyancing lawyers have now been retained on the sale but I can't locate my deeds. Will this cause complications?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be with the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Eaton Bray relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.
Are the BSA planning on creating a search tool with a view to to identify firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Eaton Bray?
We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.
I have been recommended by numerous estate agents in Eaton Bray to select a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your lawyers over a competitor’s?
We don’t give any commission for sending work to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
Am I best advised to go with a Eaton Bray conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can execute the legal formalities however her office is 300kilometers away.
The primary upside of using a local Eaton Bray conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, hand in your ID and pester them if necessary. Having local Eaton Bray know how is a bonus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Eaton Bray conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my basement flat in Eaton Bray. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the invoice as usual as all ground rent and service payments should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Eaton Bray - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? It would be wise to investigate if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Eaton Bray leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Eaton Bray. If you love the flatin Eaton Bray but your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise. Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will increase the maintenance costs?
At what stage do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my house transaction in Eaton Bray?
The conveyancing practitioner should complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Eaton Bray conveyancing transaction for you to sign. After completion your conveyancer will submit the STL Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the funds - settle any tax bill due on your behalf.