I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my rented flat in Reigate by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your solicitor and urge them to they chase the sellers solicitors, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim towards
I am remortgaging my flat in Reigate, does my lawyer have to be on the Virgin Money Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, but Virgin Money 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 conveyancing matter.
We are due to move home in January. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Reigate. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your website.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your property agent however this can only be done after the sellers lawyers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you find a conveyancing in Reigate or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Reigate.
Can you point me to a directory of HSBC panel solicitors in Reigate on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of banks make their panel listings viewable online. If you are in need of a Reigate conveyancing practitioner on the HSBC please make the most of our tool.
I am purchasing a property in Reigate. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must follow the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Nottingham where a lease fails to meet these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Reigate.
I am purchasing my first flat in Reigate with a loan from Barclays . The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not disclose to my lawyer about this deal as it would adversely affect my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.
What does commercial conveyancing in Reigate cover?
Reigate conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.
I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Reigate it shows results of numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?
The best way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have acquired a property in Reigate or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Reigate vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three estimates from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.