Having spent time reviewing online forums for a recommended solicitor in Loddon, most say that I should use a CQS accredited lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's leading banks. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). CQS is not a scheme offered by the Society for Licensed Conveyancers. Loddon is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are Accredited solicitors.
I require quick conveyancing in Loddon as I am under an ultimatum to complete inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Loddon the following are instances of issues that can appear and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Loddon and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to business tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Loddon
Am I best advised to appoint a Loddon conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? An old friend can handle the conveyancing but his firm is located 400miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Loddon conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Loddon know how is a bonus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Loddon conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.
I’m about to sell my ground floor apartment in Loddon. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?
The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as normal given that all rents and service invoices will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice 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. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Loddon Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Many Loddon leasehold properties will have a service bill for the upkeep of the block set on behalf of the management company. Where you purchase the flat you will have to pay this liability, normally periodically accross the year. This can differ from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent for you to pay annual, normally this is not a significant amount, say about £50-£100 but you should to enquire it because on occasion it can be many hundreds of pounds. Is the freehold owned jointly by the tenants?
What do I do if I am dissatisfied with the conveyancing practitioner who handled our conveyancing in Loddon?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and is is a fact of life that sometimes things do go wrong. That being said there is recourse where you were unhappy with your conveyancing in Loddon. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancer to their regulator. If you remain aggrieved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.