I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Port Talbot by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your lawyer and request that they cajole the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Port Talbot?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Port Talbot will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Port Talbot. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Port Talbot.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Port Talbot it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Port Talbot commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Port Talbot.
I purchased a 4 bedroom Georgian house in Port Talbot. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Santander. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Port Talbot and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
I am buying my first flat in Port Talbot benefiting from help to buy. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not to tell my lawyer about this deal as it may affect my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Port Talbot ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Port Talbot. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Port Talbot to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Port Talbot for my home move. Can I review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
You can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.