I went with a Whittlesey based lawyer for my conveyancing in Whittlesey yesterday. Looking through the Terms and Conditions I seeI am responsible for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and instruct a web based lawyer promoting no completion no charge conveyancing in Whittlesey?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to counteract those transactions that do not go ahead. Also remember that these schemes generally do not cover expenses for example Whittlesey conveyancing search charges.
I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Whittlesey by 20/1/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your letting until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, contact to your conveyancer and ask them to they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Kent Reliance as we wish to carry out renovations to our house in Whittlesey. Do we need to appoint a nearby Whittlesey solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Kent Reliance don't usually instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Kent Reliance panel.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. Whittlesey conveyancing practitioners are instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Nationwide?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Nationwide conducted the survey? Have you informed Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Whittlesey off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Whittlesey. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whittlesey
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Whittlesey is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Whittlesey are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Whittlesey you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Whittlesey may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Whittlesey for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
You may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.