We were just about to sign contracts for a freehold house in Stevenage. We encountered a problem. The loan offer with Halifax expires on 27/5/2026 but the owners are putting forward a completion date of 29/5/2026. Is it possible to extend the loan offer?
The person best placed to deal with your question is your conveyancer who is in a position to calculate whether they better off negotiating with the lender, owner’s lawyers, estate agents or indeed all three taking into account the circumstances your transaction to date.
Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Stevenage?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Stevenage and Solicitor firms in Stevenage offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
A relative advised me that in buying a property in Stevenage there may be a number of restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Stevenage which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Stevenage should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We had appointed conveyancers located in Stevenage on the Leeds Building Society solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me an additional sum for dealing with the Leeds Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Leeds Building Society?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your solicitor can levy a fee for this. This fee is not set by Leeds Building Society but by your Stevenage conveyancing practitioner. Numerous firms on the Leeds Building Society panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
We are selling our house in Stevenage and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Stevenage. Having lived in Stevenage for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Stevenage and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Stevenage
Is it best to use a Stevenage conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can perform the legal formalities however they are based over three hundred miles away.
The benefit of a high street Stevenage conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Stevenage know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and they were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Stevenage conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.
My in 2005. He has been wed, divorced and in recent months got married again. He now wishes to the sell the Stevenage property. I suspect that he will just be asked to provide a copy of his marriage certificates to the property lawyer however he is concerned it will hold up the home sale. Is it worth updating the Land Registry information for the house?
It is not absolutely necessary to bring up to date the register on the basis that you have the proof needed to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.
Any buyer’s solicitor will check the land registry entries and request evidence to establish the change of name for instance marriage documentation.