My IFA says he needs my Hawes lawyer’ panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Hawes office but they have not got back to me yet.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Hawes conveyancer . They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
I require fast conveyancing in Hawes as I have a deadline to exchange contracts inside one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Hawes the following are examples of what can appear and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
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Am I better off to go with a Hawes conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am buying? I have an old university friend who can perform the conveyancing however her office is 400kilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Hawes conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and on the whole were content that should trump using an unfamiliar Hawes conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.
I am a negotiator for a long established estate agent office in Hawes where we have experienced a number of flat sales put at risk due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received inconsistent advice from local Hawes conveyancing firms. Could you shed some light as to whether the seller of a flat can start the lease extension process for the buyer?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
Hawes Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? How many years are left on the lease? This information is useful as a) areas may result in problems in the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to have complete disclosure
At what stage do I incur stamp duty payable for my purchase in Hawes?
Your conveyancer will complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Hawes purchase transaction for signature. On completion your lawyer will submit the Land Transaction Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the funds - settle any tax bill due on your behalf.