It has come to my attention via my mortgage adviser that my Waltham Abbey solicitor is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to call your Waltham Abbey conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Waltham Abbey conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.
Should conveyancers ask for an advanced payment when it comes to conveyancing in Waltham Abbey?
Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Waltham Abbey your lawyer will ask you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is payable against the sale price then this will be required immediately before exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.
Is it the case that all Waltham Abbey CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Clydesdale conveyancing list of approved practices?
Some major lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their panels.
How can we know in advance if a Waltham Abbey conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Waltham Abbey obtaining recommendations is a sensible 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 suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
Intending to buy a maisonette in Waltham Abbey. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Waltham Abbey solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel.
I own a semi-detached Edwardian property in Waltham Abbey. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Bank of Scotland. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Waltham Abbey and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.
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I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Waltham Abbey. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Waltham Abbey are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Waltham Abbey in which case you should be looking for a Waltham Abbey conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.
I own a second floor flat in Waltham Abbey. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for a lease extension?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to assess the price.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Waltham Abbey flat is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 69.26 years.