We are buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Snodland who is on the Aldermore approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Snodland.
My wife and I are selling our home in Snodland and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Snodland lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Snodland. Having lived in Snodland for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must 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)
I am buying a new build flat in Snodland. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Snodland
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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. 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.
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At this site get a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Snodland. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the highest commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Snodland
We are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Snodland. We are not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A solicitor would need to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been generated? If so you must advise them of the replacement conveyancer and ensure the loan are re-issued. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added expenses and delays. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Snodland
Last December I purchased a leasehold house in Snodland. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Snodland Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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What prohibitions are there in the Snodland Lease? Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that could add a premium to the maintenance costs? It would be sensible to discover as much as possible about the managing agents as they can either make living at the property much easier or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants whether they are happy with them. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the service charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what it includes.