I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Whittlesey for our house purchase. Our broker has since advised us that our bank Barclays won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?
A bank can require an approved solicitor act for it. You would be liable to bear the charges for this. Do use our database to get a quote from a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Whittlesey on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
We are downsizing from our house in Whittlesey and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Whittlesey. Having lived in Whittlesey for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Whittlesey before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Whittlesey. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whittlesey especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Whittlesey.
Do I need to be wary that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Whittlesey conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all put forward solicitors to retain. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that most banks specify a panel list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your house move.
As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but live in Whittlesey. My conveyancer (based 250 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Whittlesey to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Whittlesey
There are only 62 years left on my flat in Whittlesey. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What are my options?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Whittlesey.
I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Whittlesey, conveyancing was carried out in 1998. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Whittlesey with a long lease are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2082
With only 57 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £28,500 and £33,000 plus professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. 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 based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.