Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel for example in High Holborn?
We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.
What does a local search inform me concerning the house my wife and I buying in High Holborn?
High Holborn conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example PSG The local search is essential in every High Holborn conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable 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 sections.
About to purchase a new build flat in High Holborn. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in High Holborn
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. High Holborn is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in High Holborn are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside High Holborn you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in High Holborn may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to appoint one who is on the Santander conveyancing panel. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in High Holborn round the corner but the firm is not approved by Santander
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in High Holborn on the Santander panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in High Holborn. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in High Holborn.
Why do I have to provide my conveyancing practitioner with numerous items of ID ahead of starting my conveyancing in High Holborn?
High Holborn solicitors are required by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, HMLR and current AML legislation to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a condition of your lender if you are obtaining a mortgage. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to Land Tax and need to have details such as your full names, NI number and DOB.