We are downsizing from our home in Soham and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Soham. Having lived in Soham for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of 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 have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Soham for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Soham conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Soham differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Soham approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Soham typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Soham or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Soham prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Soham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Soham especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Soham.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Soham and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Soham. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Soham area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Soham. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
My conveyancers in Soham have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the mortgage company. Is it case that being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a prescribed period?
It very much depends from lender to lender but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the lender Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the mortgage company directly.