My wife and I are intent on selling our house in Waterhouses and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Waterhouses. Having lived in Waterhouses for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should check with 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Waterhouses differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Waterhouses contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Waterhouses typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Waterhouses or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Waterhouses I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Waterhouses for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Waterhouses for my remortgage. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started 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 firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training requirements.
I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Waterhouses. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Waterhouses should include some of the following:
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Your lawyers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance requirements if lease provides for a slush fund for major repairs? It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease allows you to add or improve aspects of the property- you should be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is mandated necessary Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to common areas in the building.For example, does the lease permit a right of way over an accessway or hallways?
Waterhouses Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they can either make your living at the property much simpler or much more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues such as the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants if they are happy with their management. In conclusion, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and precisely what it includes. Best to be warned if window replacement or some other major work is pending to be shared between the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the service costs or result in a specific invoice.
Are there any apps to help search for a Waterhouses conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to twentymiles to attend the conveyancer.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Waterhouses and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Waterhouses. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the bank solicitor panel.