I am expecting a mortgage with Nat West. I intend to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Sawbridgeworth. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Sawbridgeworth prior to retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sawbridgeworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am downsizing from my property. My past lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Sawbridgeworth if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent advised that the owners will only move forward if we instruct their preferred conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor used to conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth
It is improbable the vendors are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to appoint your own,trusted Sawbridgeworth conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by senior management.
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden flat in Sawbridgeworth. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have recently received a yearly service charge demand – what should I do?
The sensible thing to do is clear the service charge as you normally would given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying
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The prefered form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this scenario the tenants enjoy control and although a managing agent is frequently employed where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. Best to be warned if changing the roof or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared by the leaseholders and may well materially increase the the maintenance fees or necessitate a one off payment. How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment?
I'm buying a bungalow in Sawbridgeworth. I can find my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't locate my conveyancer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?
Not all staff in the company must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unlicensed staff.