We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Staines who is on the UBS approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Staines.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Staines?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Staines. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I'm buying my first flat in Staines with a loan from Virgin Money. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not disclose to my solicitor about this deal as it may affect my loan with Virgin Money. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Staines ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Staines. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Staines for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Anyone may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 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 regulator could recorded call for training requirements.
I have just started marketing my 2 bed apartment in Staines. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
The sensible thing to do is clear the invoice as usual as all ground rent and maintenance payments should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I have had difficulty in seeking a lease extension in Staines. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Staines conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Staines property is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 82.93 years.