My fiance and I wish to acquire a newly converted apartment in Haverfordwest with a residential mortgage from Aldermore.We would like to retain our Haverfordwest conveyancing solicitor but Aldermore says her practice is not listed on their approved list of firms. we are left little option but to use a Aldermore panel lawyer or keep our preferred solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage issued to you contains terms and conditions, a common one being that solicitors will be on the Aldermore approved list. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Aldermore
When it comes to lenders such as Nationwide, do Haverfordwest property lawyers face an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
I have a mortgage with Skipton for my property in Haverfordwest. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. Should I wish to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?
You must advise Skipton in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Skipton will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel firm.
I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Co-operative. Is it usual for Co-operative to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Haverfordwest is approved on their conveyancing panel? Co-operative have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I have justbeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Haverfordwest for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Haverfordwest conveyancing specialists.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Haverfordwest I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Haverfordwest in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
If you require a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.
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We're new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent has warned us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint their recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Haverfordwest
We suspect that the owner is not behind this demand. Should the owner desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Haverfordwest conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will provide their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.