I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my let out apartment in South East London by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your lawyer and urge them to they apply pressure on the owners lawyers, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim to achieve
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in South East London? Why is this being asked of me?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering regulations require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identification documents of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing instruction. The Client Care letter that you need to sign will no doubt stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you refuse to supply ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to act for you.
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in South East London
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest South East London conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
I am assisting my niece sell her house in South East London. Does the solicitor arrange the energy assessment or should I organise this?
Following the demise of Home Packs, energy assessments was kept a required element of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a South East London conveyancing solicitor they might be able to arrange energy assessments given their relationships with long established local assessors
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in South East London off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Aldermore. 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 Aldermore, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
My friend recommended that if I am buying in South East London I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard South East London conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about South East London around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, South East London Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning South East London.
I have justbecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in South East London for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to see if the premises is in your name, 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 South East London conveyancing specialists.
What tools are available to search for a South East London solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the tool on this website. Please select a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of South East London conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some South East London conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to check whether they are on the Barclays member panel