My wife and I are soon to exchange on the purchase of a property in Sawbridgeworth but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate reparation from the vendor of £3k by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however Santander are not allowing this. Why were they involved?
The conveyancing practitioner being on the Santander conveyancing panel is duty bound to inform Santander of any amendments to the sale price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to report the price change to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth.
When can the exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?
Where you are near to our conveyancing solicitors in Sawbridgeworth you are welcome to come in to sign documents. However, the law practices we recommend supply a nationwide conveyancing service and provide as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the sale agreement is not the critical part. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the solicitor to officially exchange at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Sawbridgeworth)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.
I am being told by my solicitor that absentee landlord insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Sawbridgeworth conveyancing?
The right level of absentee landlord indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
We had chosen solicitors based in Sawbridgeworth on the Barclays solicitor panel. They are now charging me a separate sum for handling the Barclays mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Barclays?
Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancer can levy a fee for this. The charge is not set by Barclays but by your Sawbridgeworth solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Barclays panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many firms include it on their overall fee.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Sawbridgeworth off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Barclays. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
My partner and I are planning on selling our home in Sawbridgeworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Sawbridgeworth conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sawbridgeworth. Having lived in Sawbridgeworth for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Sawbridgeworth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth
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Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
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