My fiance’s uncle is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family fee for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Sidcup?
Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. The amounts will vary but service levels do differ between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I am helping my niece sell her flat in Sidcup. Does the conveyancer commission an energy performance certificate or it is for the seller to see to?
Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy assessments was maintained a required element of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. It is not something that law firms ordinarily organise. If you are using a Sidcup conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their relationships with reputable local accredited person
Can you point me to a directory of Aldermore panel solicitors in Sidcup on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings viewable online. Where you are looking for a Sidcup conveyancing practitioner on the Aldermore please make the most of our facility.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Aldermore. Sidcup conveyancing practitioners were appointed. How long does it take for Aldermore to issue the offer to the property lawyer?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Aldermore conducted the valuation? Have you advised Aldermore as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I require fast conveyancing in Sidcup as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Sidcup the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my house can not be found. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Sidcup 5 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
Assuming you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be held by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, find your house and secure up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. Where the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Sidcup. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sidcup
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan.
My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent informed us that the seller will only go ahead if we appoint their chosen conveyancers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Sidcup
It is unlikely the owners are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is going to damage their objectives. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your preferred Sidcup conveyancing firm - not the ones that will provide their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds demanded by HQ.