My financial adviser says he needs my Great Linford lawyer’ panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have e-mailed my local Great Linford office but they have not got back to me yet.
You are best placed to get this information from your Great Linford conveyancer . Most Great Linford law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
I am in the process of remortgaging my property in Great Linford, does my lawyer need to be on the Aldermore Conveyancing panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Aldermore will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
We are buying a apartment in Great Linford. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On completion day we have to deposit our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I am assisting my niece sell her property in Great Linford. Will the conveyancing solicitor commission an energy performance certificate or should I organise this?
After the abolition of Home Information Packs, EPC’s became a mandatory part of moving property. An EPC needs to be to hand prior to the property being placed on the market. This is not a task that conveyancers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Great Linford conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable local providers
When it comes to lenders such as TSB, do Great Linford conveyancers face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
What does a local search reveal about the house my wife and I buying in Great Linford?
Great Linford conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Great Linford conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 13 topic sections.
I own a renovated Edwardian property in Great Linford. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Great Linford and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Great Linford and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Great Linford