I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel conveyancer as I would much rather appoint a West Wittering based conveyancing firm?
You should check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel lawyers where you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the lender and check if they offer you a cash alternative. Some lenders have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near West Wittering.
How can we tell if a West Wittering conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in West Wittering getting 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 advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.
We have agreed to purchase a house in West Wittering. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Skipton have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that your lender is Skipton your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The CML Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Skipton where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to West Wittering.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in West Wittering. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the primary cause of stalling in West Wittering house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in West Wittering.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in West Wittering and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about West Wittering. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the West Wittering area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at West Wittering. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a house in Neath but I am based in West Wittering. My conveyancer (based 300 kilometers awayrequires that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in West Wittering who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are West Wittering based
I own a leasehold house in West Wittering. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in West Wittering who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?
First contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a West Wittering conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I acquired a leasehold flat in West Wittering, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in West Wittering with a long lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2082
With just 57 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £28,500 and £33,000 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.