My financial adviser has asked me for my South Brent law firm’s panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have called my local South Brent branch but they have not responded to me.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your South Brent conveyancer . Most South Brent law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each mortgage company.
Please could you suggest a Bank of Scotland approved South Brent conveyancing firm that can complete within two weeks? Would it be better to use a local South Brent firm or a nationwide conveyancer?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent South Brent conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in South Brent. Visit a couple of law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on speed. Appoint the lawyer that appears most efficient.
I have a 4 bedroom Victorian property in South Brent. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Bank of Scotland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in South Brent and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in South Brent. 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 should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Brent
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in South Brent for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.
What are the frequently found problems that you see in leases for South Brent properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in South Brent is not unique. All leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain provisions are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:
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Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the premises
You could have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Birmingham Midshires, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Britannia all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to pull out.
I purchased a 1 bedroom flat in South Brent, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in South Brent with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2091
With just 65 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £13,300 and £15,400 plus legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.