Completed the sale of my flat in Godalming last February yet the purchaser is texting every few hours to moan that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Following your disposal your conveyancer should deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your lawyer should also evidence that the mortgage has been repaid to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Godalming.
Are all Godalming Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
Can you point me to a directory of TSB panel conveyancers in Godalming on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few banks make their panel listings visible online. If you are in need of a Godalming conveyancing practitioner on the TSB please use our facility.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Godalming. I have a mortgage agreed with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
Various internet forums that I have frequented warn that are a common cause of hinderance in Godalming conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Godalming.
I am buying a new build flat in Godalming. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Godalming
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Please supply a car parking plan. 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
I'm remortgaging my existing property to a BTL mortgage with TSB and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on further property. The area we are talking about is Godalming. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and link together the transactions?
Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a residence in Newport but I am based in Godalming. My lawyer (approximately 250 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Godalming who can attest this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Godalming based