Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Putney even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I intend to acquire a shop in Putney with a mortgage from The Royal Bank of Scotland?
Our comparison service is predominantly there to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Putney but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Putney commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the firm directly to see if they are also authorised to represent The Royal Bank of Scotland
Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Putney so that I can attend their offices if required.
As opposed to twenty years ago, almost all banks no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over ID documents and there are still distinct benefits to choosing a local solicitor, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Putney.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Putney. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?
Now that you are to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you must retain a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you are facing a pending deadline in which to complete the transaction. Every auction property should have an associated auction pack. This should include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the conveyancing pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation relating to leasehold premises. You must give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
My wife and I have organised the release of further monies on our mortgage from Virgin Money as we want to conduct a loft conversion to our home in Putney. Are we obliged to select a bricks and mortar Putney solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Virgin Money would not normally instruct firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money panel.
HSBC have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Putney has been agreed to, what happens next?
Your property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (be sure the conveyancers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up HSBC or your financial adviser and complete any outstanding documentation. HSBC will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to schedule a time for the valuation to occur. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. HSBC will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Putney.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Putney before appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Putney. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Putney and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides protection to business tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Putney is one of the many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Putney. I've discover a site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?
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?