It has come to my attention via my broker that my Freshwater the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure whether this is correct?
Your first step should be to call your Freshwater conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Freshwater conveyancing firm that is on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
Would the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site handle auction conveyancing in Freshwater?
We know of a number of auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Freshwater is one of the many locations where our lawyers have a presence.
What can a local search reveal concerning the property we're buying in Freshwater?
Freshwater conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Xpress Legal The local search plays a central part in most Freshwater conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Freshwater. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Freshwater
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
Am I right to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Freshwater conveyancing firm?
As with lots of service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all suggest solicitors to choose. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that some lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you must use for the lender aspect of your home move.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Freshwater. I am not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?
A conveyancer would need to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating fees and complications. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool will help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Freshwater