We instructed a local firm for my conveyancing in Halstead last week. Going through the terms of engagement I seewe are responsible for charges even if the dealdoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and use a web based conveyancing brokerage promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Halstead?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to counteract those transactions that fail to complete. Dont forget that such deals tend not to cover disbursements for example Halstead conveyancing search costs.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Halstead by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they cajole the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards
How up to date is your database of Halstead solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel? Do Barclays send you an updated list?
Halstead conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Barclays directly.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Halstead I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Halstead in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a property in Cardiff but I am based in Halstead. My lawyer (approximately 260 miles awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Halstead to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Halstead
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Halstead conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Halstead conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Halstead conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?
Halstead Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying
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The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the tenants have being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is frequently employed where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Who are the managing agents? Does the lease include onerous restrictions?