Is it possible for conveyancing in North Ockendon to be done in a month?
In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they would have handled previousproperties in the same road. You would be best advised to use a North Ockendon conveyancing solicitor. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is claimed that 18% of North Ockendon conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the buying process being held up by almost three weeks. It is claimed that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves annually. Most North Ockendon conveyancing firms can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.
Me and my partner are buying a property in North Ockendon. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to put funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
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.
Is it correct that all North Ockendon CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Co-operative conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
A selection of lenders now make use of CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Virgin Money are being difficult. The North Ockendon solicitor who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Virgin Money are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Virgin Money have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Virgin Money have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Virgin Money may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial site in North Ockendon?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in North Ockendon will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in North Ockendon. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in North Ockendon.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in North Ockendon it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to North Ockendon commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in North Ockendon.
What tools are available to locate a North Ockendon solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the tool on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of North Ockendon conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some North Ockendon conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to see if they are on the Aldermore panel
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in North Ockendon. Conveyancing and Barclays Direct mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in North Ockendon who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?
First contact HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a North Ockendon conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a North Ockendon conveyancing firm to help?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a North Ockendon conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a North Ockendon flat is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 57.5 years.
I am contemplating instructing an online conveyancer ahead of a North Ockendon conveyancing firm. Should I ‘stay local’?
Various benefits exist in being able to attend a local North Ockendon conveyancing solicitor for instance
- signing papers and and when necessary
- getting face-to-face explanations of things that you need help with
- the ability to complain if matters need to addressed
When comparing fees, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent North Ockendon high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online companies seem to offer low cost prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.