My fiance’s step-father is a property lawyer. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Saltney?
It’s sensible to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this site. You will notice that quotes seem to vary but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
My uncle passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Saltney. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Bank of Ireland, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?
Where you plan to refinance then Bank of Ireland will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Bank of Ireland mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could impact a commercial premises in Saltney?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Saltney will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Saltney. The search result 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 Saltney.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Saltney it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Saltney commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Saltney.
Just bought a semi-detached house in Saltney , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Saltney conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration is addressed.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Saltney registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any other parties. At present approximately three quarters of such applications are completed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration occurs after the purchaser is living at the property therefore registration formalities is not typically primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
There are only Fifty years left on my flat in Saltney. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What options are available to me?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent may be helpful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Saltney.
I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Saltney, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Saltney with over 90 years remaining are worth £260,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2100
With just 75 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. 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 taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
I'm remortgaging a house in Saltney. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?
Not every individual in the practice must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.