As someone unfamiliar with conveyancing in Northampton what’s your top tip you can impart concerning the ownership transfer in Northampton
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Northampton or throughout Northamptonshire is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of room for friction between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the vendor, estate agent and on occasion a bank. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Northampton should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose role it is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.
Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may attempt to convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
My friend suggested that where I am purchasing in Northampton I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Northampton conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Northampton around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Northampton Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Northampton.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Northampton took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Northampton. 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 conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Northampton
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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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Northampton in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to give a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Northampton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am 14 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Northampton. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A solicitor would need to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid added costs and delays. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Northampton