My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Weldon and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Weldon lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Weldon. We have lived in Weldon 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 obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should 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 sickness)
The deeds to our house can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Weldon 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be evidenced by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, find your house and order current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Weldon. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Weldon
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Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Weldon prior to instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Weldon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Weldon especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Weldon.
I am downsizing from my home. My previous solicitors closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Weldon if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Weldon. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
Why do I have to supply my property lawyer with various items of identification ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Weldon?
Weldon solicitors are obliged by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Land Registry and current Money Laundering Regulations to record that the have checked the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your bank if you are obtaining a mortgage. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have details such as your full names, NI number and DOB.