We are nearing an exchange on a property in Haywards Heath and my parents have sent the exchange deposit to my conveyancer. I am now told that as the deposit has not come from me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I advised the mortgage company regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
Your conveyancer is obliged to clarify with mortgage company to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only report this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Completed the sale of my flat in Haywards Heath last June yet the purchaser is telephoning daily to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?
Following your disposal your solicitor is duty bound to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements unique to conveyancing in Haywards Heath.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the Kent Reliance Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Haywards Heath?
First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Haywards Heath and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Haywards Heath
My uncle has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Haywards Heath. Should I choose my own property lawyer?
No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have used the firm that you are contemplating using.
We are contemplating instructing a web based conveyancing practitioner ahead of a Haywards Heath conveyancing firm. Any advice?
There are advantages of being able to visit a local Haywards Heath conveyancing solicitor for instance
- signing papers on short notice
- sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard transactions
- the ability to complain if things are not going as expected
When checking estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Haywards Heath high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online agents seem to offer cheap prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the small print.