Completed the sale of my flat in Hurstpierpoint last March yet the purchaser is telephoning daily to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Post completion of your disposal your solicitor is committed to deliver the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also confirm that the home loan has been discharged to the purchasers solicitors. There are no post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint.
Me and my partner are purchasing a apartment in Hurstpierpoint. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we will need to put funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with TSB. Hurstpierpoint conveyancing solicitors were instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from TSB?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have TSB completed the valuation? Have you informed TSB as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the TSB conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Hurstpierpoint. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
The deeds to my house can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be documented by HMLR under a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and get up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for a small fee.
What does commercial conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint incorporates a wide array of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
We're new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent has warned us that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct the agent's recommended lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint
We suspect that the seller is not behind this ultimatum. Should the owner desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is counter productive. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your own,trusted Hurstpierpoint conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give their estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.
There are only Sixty One years unexpired on my lease in Hurstpierpoint. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What options are available to me?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. On the whole a specialist may be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Hurstpierpoint.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Hurstpierpoint - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? Are there any major works in the near future that will likely add a premium to the maintenance charges? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours what they think of their management. In conclusion, find out the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money.