My property lawyer in Headington is not listed on the Platform Home Loans Ltd Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Platform Home Loans Ltd list of approved lawyers?
The limited options available to you here include:
- Complete the purchase with your existing Headington solicitors but Platform Home Loans Ltd will need to retain a solicitor on their panel. This will result in additional overall legal fees as well as result in frustration.
- Find a new solicitor to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are Persuade your conveyancer to do everything within their powers to join the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing panel
What will a local search tell me about the house I am purchasing in Headington?
Headington conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search plays a central part in many a Headington conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (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 subject areas.
How does conveyancing in Headington differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Headington contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Headington usually acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Headington or who has acted in the same development.
I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Headington it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?
The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Headington or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Headington differ, so it's advisable to secure at least three fee calculations from different conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.
I have just appointed agents to market my basement apartment in Headington. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have recently had a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?
The sensible thing to do is clear the service charge as normal because all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
I purchased a leasehold flat in Headington, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Headington with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2084
With only 59 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
I am buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Headington who is on the mortgage company solicitor panel. Can you recommend a Headington or local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who carry out conveyancing in Headington. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.