My partner’s dad is a property lawyer. I suspect that I will be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Twyford?
It’s a good idea to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. The quotes do vary but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I am the sole recipient of my late father’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Twyford. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in August. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in August. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be caught by that. Some banks would take a sensible view as this provision chiefly exists to identify subsales or the quick reselling of property.
Is it the case that all Twyford solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the TSB approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the CLC.
Can I be sure that the Twyford conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Twyford getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
Will our conveyancer be making enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Twyford.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors specialising in conveyancing in Twyford. Some people will purchase a house in Twyford, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Twyford. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a usual question of the seller to determine if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the owner, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect reply. A purchaser’s conveyancers should also conduct an environmental report. This will higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be made.
Me and my brother purchased a semi-detached Georgian property in Twyford. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Coventry Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Twyford and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
What does commercial conveyancing in Twyford cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Twyford incorporates a broad range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a house in Swansea but reside in Twyford. My lawyer (approximately 250 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Twyford who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Twyford based