We are downsizing from our house in Liphook and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Liphook. Having lived in Liphook for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
Just acquired a terraced house in Liphook , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Liphook conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my name is registered.
As far as conveyancing in Liphook registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration occurs once the purchaser has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Liphook before retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Liphook. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Am I better off to appoint a Liphook conveyancing practitioner who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can carry out the legal work but they are based 200miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Liphook conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Liphook know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that should trump using an unknown Liphook conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Liphook. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Liphook ?
The majority of houses in Liphook are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Liphook in which case you should be looking for a Liphook conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.
Liphook Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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How long is the Lease? It would be sensible to find out as much as you can regarding the company managing the block as they can either make life much simpler or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of their management. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. The prefered form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees have control and even though a managing agent is frequently retained if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders.
I need to switch lawyers as my Liphook lawyer is not on the bank's approved list of conveyancing solicitors. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
In the event that you have not formally appointed a conveyancer to do anything for you and have just received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Liphook that you're considering.