I am looking for value for money conveyancer. Do I opt for an internet conveyancer as opposed to a local Somerset conveyancing lawyer?
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I am the single recipient of my late grandmother’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Somerset. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in April. I plan to dispose of the house. I do know about the CML six month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship will be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in April. Will no one buy the property for half a year?
The CML handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. How practical a view lenders take of it, depend on the lender as this clause is principally there to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of property.
I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Nottingham. Is it usual for Nottingham to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Somerset is approved on their conveyancing panel? Nottingham have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nottingham to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Having read lots of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Somerset solicitor - who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Barclays will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Barclays will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Somerset postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Somerset.
What will a local search reveal concerning the house my wife and I purchasing in Somerset?
Somerset conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search plays a central part in many a Somerset conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.
About to purchase a new build flat in Somerset. 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Somerset
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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? 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.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Somerset before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend not give a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Somerset. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Somerset conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Somerset conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Somerset conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not? What are the charges for lease extension work?
Somerset Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying
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The answer will be useful as a) areas may cause problems in the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have complete disclosure Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the tenants? For many Somerset leaseholds the outlay for major works tend not to be incorporated into the service charges, although a few managing agents in Somerset obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major works.