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Conveyancing in Rowlands Gill : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Rowlands Gill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are located in Rowlands Gill - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Rowlands Gill lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Rowlands Gill conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Regardless alternative companies may claim it could be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 Rowlands Gill conveyancers work in partnership with Rowlands Gill estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 Rowlands Gill solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rowlands Gill since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rowlands Gill

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Rowlands Gill? What am I being asked for?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign should confirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you are unwilling to hand over identification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to act for you.

We're in Rowlands Gill, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Kent Reliance , and our lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

I am purchasing a new build house in Rowlands Gill with a mortgage from Barnsley Building Society. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The estate agent advised me not disclose to my solicitor about this extras as it may put at risk my mortgage with Barnsley Building Society. 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.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Rowlands Gill ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Rowlands Gill. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How do I use your search facility to find a conveyancing lawyer in Rowlands Gill on the authorised to act for my lender?

1st select a mortgage company such as HSBC Bank, Coventry Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then specify your preferred area such as Rowlands Gill. Conveyancing practices in Rowlands Gill and further afield should be identified.

I am looking at a couple of apartments in Rowlands Gill both have approximately 50 years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Rowlands Gill. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As the lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. This is why it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be unwilling to lend money on such properties. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

I invested in buying a split level flat in Rowlands Gill, conveyancing was carried out June 2009. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Rowlands Gill with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2084

With only 59 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rowlands Gill regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rowlands Gill but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Baker Gray & Co, 30 The Garth, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6DD
  • Alasdair Watson & Co, 139 Oakfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5RZ
  • Andrew Reed Limited, 3 Summerhill, Blaydon On Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JR
  • Thomas Magnay & Co Llp, Thomas Magnay & Co, 8 St. Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4DN
  • Bindman & Co, 22 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4DT

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Rowlands Gill regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rowlands Gill but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Peter Ross & Co, 2 Jasmine Villas, NE16 4JH
  • The Legal House Ltd, Glenisla, NE16 4EH
  • Joanne Hewitt Conveyancing Services, Metropolitan House, NE16 3AS
  • Robert Woods Conveyancing Services , 576a Durham Road, NE9 6HX
  • Maskery & Co, 63a Medomsley Road, DH8 5HQ

Planning law solicitors in Rowlands Gill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rowlands Gill specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Rowlands Gill
  • Sintons Llp, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6DB
  • Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4BF

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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