We went with a Slough based lawyer for our conveyancing in Slough yesterday. Reviewing the Terms I notewe are responsible for charges even if the movedoes not proceed. Should I go with them or select an internet conveyancing company who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Slough?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to counteract those conveyances that abort. Do bear in mind that such offerings generally do not cover disbursements for example Slough conveyancing search fees.
My partner and I have recently bought a property in Slough. We have noticed several issues with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Slough?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Slough. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a document known as a SPIF. answers ends up being misleading, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Slough.
My grandmother passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Slough. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Kent Reliance, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?
Where you intend to re-mortgage then Kent Reliance will require that you use a conveyancer on the Kent Reliance 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 Kent Reliance 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 Kent Reliance mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Santander, do Slough lawyers have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Slough. I have a mortgage agreed with Yorkshire BS. 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 Yorkshire BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.
I have finally had an offer on an apartment in Slough accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have placed an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Slough. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Coventry BS going?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx £1k, then valuation, Slough conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to check that your lawyer is on the Coventry BS approved list. As to the subsequent stages this very much depends on the circumstances of your case, motivation for this property and on the state of the market. In a rising market many home buyers will apply for a home loan with Coventry BS and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their lawyer to press on with searches.
I am selling my property. My previous solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Slough if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Slough. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
I am looking at a couple of apartments in Slough which have approximately forty five years unexpired on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
There are plenty of short leases in Slough. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.
Slough Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared by the leaseholders and could well materially increase the the service fees or require a one off payment. Does the lease have onerous restrictions? What is the the remaining lease term?