Our nephew is buying a house that has just been built in Sheen Park with a home loan from Nationwide. His conveyancer has advised him of a delay in receiving the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?
The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the surveyor when requested. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Nationwide conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
Can I be sure that the Sheen Park conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Sheen Park getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Sheen Park off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is new to me. 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 Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.
Coventry BS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a apartment in Sheen Park has been accepted, what happens next?
The estate agent will need to be informed of your lawyer's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Coventry BS or the broker and finalise any relevant documentation. Coventry BS will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days to get a mortgage offer. Coventry BS will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Sheen Park.
I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Sheen Park for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sheen Park conveyancing specialists.
I am buying a new build flat in Sheen Park. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sheen Park
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Sheen Park for my home move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
My estate agent has recommended their conveyancing practitioner for our conveyancing in Sheen Park - Surely it’s better to just use them?
You need to establish if the estate agent is recommending a conveyancing practitioner or introducing to a conveyancing practitioner. There are plenty of Sheen Park estate agents who recommend two or three Sheen Park conveyancing firms purely based on those lawyers offering a great service.