We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Elmstead who is on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Elmstead.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the house moving as FTB of a ground floor flat in Elmstead. Do I pick up the keys to the house on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Elmstead?
There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and once they have received this, you should be called to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.
I am buying a end of terrace house in Elmstead. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these works are prohibited?
Your property lawyer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Elmstead can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain changes or necessitated the permission of another owner. Many works need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
How can we know in advance if a Elmstead conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Elmstead seeking recommendations is a good starting point. 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.
I have been told that property searches are the main cause of stalling in Elmstead conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Elmstead.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Elmstead is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Elmstead are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Elmstead you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Elmstead 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 can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Elmstead and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Elmstead
My a decade ago. He has since got wed, widowed and is now married again. He now intends to dispose of the Elmstead property. I suspect that he will just be asked to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the conveyancer but he is worried it will hold up the home move. Is it worth updating the Land Registry information for the house?
You are not required to bring up to date the title for the property on the basis that you have the evidence required to demonstrate how the change of name resulted.
Any purchaser’s lawyer will examine the title information and require evidence by way of proof of the name change for instance marriage documentation.