My wife and I are acquiring a leasehold flat in Pinner. My Conveyancer has never been on on the lender solicitor list. Am I still permitted to use my Pinner conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the bank approved list?
Various options include
- Complete the purchase with your existing Pinner solicitor but your lender will no doubt instruct a solicitor from their approved list. The net result is additional fees and potential delay.
- Appoint a new conveyancer to conduct the conveyancing, ensuring that they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
- Appeal to your property lawyer to apply to join the mortgage company panel
I am due to exchange on the purchase of a property in Pinner but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the seller of £2k by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet Barclays will not agree to this. Why were they involved?
The lawyer that is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Barclays of any variations to the sale price. If you prohibit your solicitor to notify the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Pinner.
How does conveyancing in Pinner differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Pinner come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Pinner typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Pinner or who has acted in the same development.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Pinner and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to gives protection to commercial tenants, granting the right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Pinner is one of our numerous locations in which our lawyers are located
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Pinner. I have land on a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
My step-mother purchased her house in Pinner in 2006. She has since got married, widowed and is now married again. She intends to sell the house next moths. I suspect that she will simply be need to provide a copy of her marriage papers to the solicitor but she is worried it could delay the conveyancing. Should she appoint a conveyancing practitioner to update the title documents for the house?
The is no need to update the title for the property on the basis that you have the evidence needed to demonstrate how the change of name resulted.
The purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner should check the land registry entries and request evidence by way of proof of the name change for instance marriage certificates.