I can't travel far from Widdrington. What is the rationale as to why all Widdrington conveyancing practitioners are not on all mortgage company panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for lenders to limit who can represent them, from the public’s or lawyer’s point of view, the the contrary view is that lenders are becoming ever more anxious and regard it essential to shield themselves from mortgage fraud. As a result of this concern mortgage companies are limiting their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a manageable size.
In the event thatI was to acquire a straightforward propertyin Widdrington for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Widdrington?
Any savings you would make will be limited to the Widdrington conveyancing searches. The property lawyer still got to do everything else - money laundering, communicating with the sellers conveyancer, SDLT submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a mortgage but it won't be meaningful.
I am helping my aunt sell her flat in Widdrington. Does the conveyancer order an energy performance certificate or it is for the seller to coordinate?
Following the demise of HIPs, EPC’s was kept a compulsory part of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be to hand prior to the property being placed on the market. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors ordinarily arrange. Where you are instructing a Widdrington conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with reputable local energy assessors
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Santander as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in Widdrington. Are we obliged to choose a bricks and mortar Widdrington solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Santander don't usually appoint 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 Santander conveyancing panel.
RBS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Widdrington has been agreed to, what happens next?
The estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the solicitors are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone RBS or your financial adviser and finish off any appropriate forms. RBS will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or seller to arrange a slot for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days to receive the mortgage offer. RBS will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Widdrington.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Widdrington is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Widdrington are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Widdrington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Widdrington may ascertain 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.
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Last December I purchased a leasehold house in Widdrington. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I bought a ground floor flat in Widdrington, conveyancing formalities finalised September 1998. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Widdrington with over 90 years remaining are worth £255,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2098
With 73 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.