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Reasons to use our Waltham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Waltham have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Waltham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Waltham property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Waltham conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 3 The Waltham conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Waltham
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Waltham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Waltham will be conducted by a property lawyer on your bank conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Waltham since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Waltham

I am obtaining a mortgage offer from Nat West. My intention is to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Waltham. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel exclude conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

We are approaching an exchange on a flat in Waltham and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my conveyancing practitioner needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?

Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to clarify with the bank to ensure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We're in Waltham, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is UBS , and our lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

I happen to be the only recipient of my late father’s estate and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Waltham. The Waltham property was put into my name in December. I plan to dispose of the house. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship may be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the house in December. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. How sensible a view lenders take of it, depend on the bank as this obligation is primarily there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of property.

I am buying a property in Waltham. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender TSB be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with TSB your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for TSB. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to TSB where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Waltham.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in August 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Principality are being difficult. The Waltham solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Principality are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am buying a new build apartment in Waltham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Waltham

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Waltham and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to commercial lessees, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Waltham

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Waltham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Waltham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Waltham. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Bates & Mountain, The Old Courthouse, 42 Brighowgate, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN32 0QW
  • John Barkers, 9-11 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1JN
  • Bridge Mcfarland, 19 South St. Marys Gate, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1JE
  • Claire Parker Limited, New Oxford House, Osborne Street, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1EY
  • Wilkin Chapman Llp, New Oxford House, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1EY

Planning law solicitors in Waltham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Waltham practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • David Buckle Limited, New Oxford House, Osborne Street, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1EY
  • Wilkin Chapman Llp, New Oxford House, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1EY
  • Wilkin Chapman Members Ltd, New Oxford House, Po Box 16, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, South Humberside, DN31 1HE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Waltham?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Waltham. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a swift, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Waltham.

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