We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Speke?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Speke.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Speke?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Speke will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Speke. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Speke.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Speke it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Speke commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Speke.
I purchased my flat on 8 April and my personal details is yet to be registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Speke said it would be registered in less than a month. Are properties in Speke particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Speke registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration is effected once the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always an essential issue but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Speke in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with 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 Speke. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Speke to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
My step-father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Speke. Do I follow his recommendation?
No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or family who have used the solicitor that you are considering.
Last September I purchased a leasehold flat in Speke. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
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. However, 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).
Leasehold Conveyancing in Speke - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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How many years are left on the lease? Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they can either make living at the property much easier or problematic. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their management. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the managing agents and precisely how they are spending the funds. In the main the cost for major works are not wrapped into the service charges, although a few managing agents in Speke obliged tenants to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for major repairs or maintenance.