I went with a local solicitor for my conveyancing in North Sheen today. Reviewing the Terms it is apparent thatwe are liable for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or choose an internet conveyancing company promoting no completion no cost conveyancing in North Sheen?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to counteract the cases that abort. Also remember that these deals tend not to cover disbursements by way of example North Sheen conveyancing search expenses.
My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in North Sheen. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Barclays, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?
If you plan to refinance then Barclays will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Barclays conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Barclays mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in North Sheen?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in North Sheen. 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…’
I am buying a new build flat in North Sheen. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in North Sheen
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in North Sheen and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial tenants, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in North Sheen
I am 17 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in North Sheen. I am not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?
They would have to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new solicitor and have the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in North Sheen