Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in North Sheen who completed the legal work two years ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Alliance & Leicester . I am now being quoted double. Should I look for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The charges appear a bit high. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the legal work the firm offered you maylive to rue choosing an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to be sure that the firm can act for Alliance & Leicester . Do utilise our search tool to find a North Sheen conveyancing firm on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in North Sheen.
Last December we completed a house move in North Sheen. We have noticed several issues with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in North Sheen?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in North Sheen. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in North Sheen.
It is a dozen years since I bought my house in North Sheen. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been appointed on the sale but I can't track down the title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be kept by the lender or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who handled your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors procuring current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in North Sheen relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in North Sheen. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in North Sheen
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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 a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. North Sheen is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in North Sheen are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside North Sheen you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in North Sheen may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
My uncle has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in North Sheen. Should I find my own property lawyer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a North Sheen conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have used the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.