In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Pulborough? Is this really warranted?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing retainer. The Client Care letter that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. Where you refuse to hand over identification documents, your lawyer can not take you on as a client.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Pulborough so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
Nowadays approved lawyers for mortgage companies carry out their work via the post, internet or over phone calls. This enables them to conduct the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should check if you have the option of visiting the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.
How does conveyancing in Pulborough differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Pulborough come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Pulborough tend to purchase the real estate, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Pulborough or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Pulborough is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Pulborough are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Pulborough you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pulborough may decide 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 premises.
Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Pulborough. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Pulborough should include some of the following:
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The physical ownership of the demise. This might be the property itself but could also incorporate a roof space or storage are if applicable. Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring? Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is important that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and estate What options are available to the landlord where you are in breach of your lease terms? Whether your lease caters for for a reserve fund?
Pulborough Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying
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Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that could increase the maintenance fees? Make sure you discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Pulborough leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Pulborough. If you love the apartmentin Pulborough however your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise. If a Pulborough lease has less than 80 years it will impact the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your bank that they are content with remaining years on the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth finding out how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you will be required to have owned the premises for two years before you are entitled to carry out a lease extension.
My partner and I yesterday become aware that one of the directors of the solicitors acting on the purchase conveyancing in Pulborough is an aunty of the vendor. Is this acceptable?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. Where you are obtaining mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Skipton Building Society as of 20/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :