I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Finedon. I now require my file however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Finedon of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Finedon differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Finedon approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Finedon usually purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Finedon or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Finedon is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Finedon are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Finedon you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Finedon may ascertain 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 premises.
As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a property in Cardiff but reside in Finedon. My lawyer (based 250 miles from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Finedon to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Finedon based
I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in Finedon. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
Even though your previous Finedon conveyancing lawyer is not available you can check your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the premises. The rule is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to obtain consent via your landlord or other appropriate person before subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. Such consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Finedon, conveyancing formalities finalised December 2006. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Finedon with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2096
With only 71 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
I am contemplating choosing a web based solicitor ahead of a Finedon conveyancing firm. Should I ‘stay local’?
There are advantages of having the option pop in to a local Finedon conveyancing solicitor such as
- signing papers same day
- getting one on one explanations of things that you need help with
- the ability to raise concerns if matters need to addressed
When analysing fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Finedon high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online agents appear to offer discounted fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the small print.