I am in need of a property lawyer. Should I go for for an online conveyancer or a local Highworth conveyancing solicitor?
Highworth is a unique place, where neighbourhood know-how is a significant benefit. The relaxed pace of life is great – just not when it comes to your home move. The solicitors that we list providing in-depth Highworth intelligence with a professional, hands-onattitude that helps everything runs smoothly. It is a definite plus that they benefit from well established relationships with mortgage brokers, local authorities, surveyors and other Highworth conveyancing practices
I am downsizing from our home in Highworth and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Highworth. We have lived in Highworth for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
I have todayfound out that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Highworth for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make 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 Highworth conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Highworth differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Highworth approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Highworth usually purchase 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Highworth or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Highworth is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Highworth are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Highworth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Highworth may determine 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 premises.
At what stage do I incur the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my purchase in Highworth?
Most solicitors will complete a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf during your Highworth purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the funds - settle any Stamp Duty due on your behalf.