I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Marlborough. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission the EPC or should I organise this?
After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates became a mandatory part of moving house. An EPC needs to be commissioned before the property is advertised. It is not a task that lawyers normally arrange. If you are using a Marlborough conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with reputable local assessors
My wife and I have arranged the release of further funds on our mortgage from RBS as we want to carry out alterations to our house in Marlborough. Are we obliged to select a bricks and mortar Marlborough solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
RBS would not normally instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS list.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Marlborough off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.
I need some expedited conveyancing in Marlborough as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Marlborough the following are instances of issues that can show up and therefore impact market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Marlborough?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Marlborough. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Marlborough. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Marlborough
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
How simple is it to use the search app to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Marlborough on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
Step one is to pick a bank such as National Westminster Bank, Skipton Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your preferred area such as Marlborough. Conveyancing organisations in Marlborough and further afield should be listed.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Marlborough being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Marlborough for newly converted or new build homes usually involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as supplemental questions and contractual considerations.