Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the number one reason for delay in St Albans conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in St Albans.
I moved into my house on 12 November and the transaction details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in St Albans advises it will be recorded inside ten days. Are properties in St Albans particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in St Albans registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. At present roughly three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration is effected once the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus an expedited registration is not typically top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in St Albans in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in St Albans. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
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I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in St Albans. I happened to stumble upon a site which looks to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
We have appointed a St Albans conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (FTB’s) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not governed by the FCA. Am I right to be concerned or is that standard with conveyancer?
We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancing practitioner don't lend money. They should be governed by the SRA, who have specific conditions in place on monies held on client account.