Why would I use a Paddington conveyancing solicitors firm when internet based conveyancers are so much cheaper?
Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Paddington and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with hunting for the lowest priced Paddington conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't replace a phone conversation and can never replicate a one to one meeting. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you as to headway making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
I am refinancing my property in Paddington, does my lawyer have to be on the Santander Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Santander conveyancing panel, but Santander would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
I am buying a new build apartment in Paddington. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Paddington
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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 confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Paddington prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Paddington. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Paddington especially if they are familiar with such properties in Paddington.
My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the property agent advised that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint the agent's chosen solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Paddington
It is unlikely the owners are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the vendors direct and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to instruct your own,trusted Paddington conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will earn the negotiator at the agency a commission or hit his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by head office.
I am an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a bungalow in Paddington which will be marketed. The property is unregistered at HMLR and I'm advised that many buyers solicitors will insist that it is done before they'll proceed. What's the procedure for this?
In the situation that you have set out it seems advisable to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.