Are the Flitwick conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the UBS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by UBS?
Flitwick conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the UBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from UBS directly.
My wife and I are downsizing from our property in Flitwick and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Flitwick conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Flitwick. Having lived in Flitwick for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
The deeds to our home can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Flitwick 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be recorded by HMLR under a Title Number. It is easy to execute a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and get current copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.
How does conveyancing in Flitwick differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Flitwick approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Flitwick tend to purchase the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Flitwick or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Flitwick I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Flitwick in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent advised that the vendor will only issue a contract if we use the agent's chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Flitwick
We suspect that the seller is not behind this ultimatum. Should the seller want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to use your preferred Flitwick conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a commission or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by corporate headquarters.