We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Woodford Green?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Woodford Green.
Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Woodford Green?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Woodford Green and Solicitor firms in Woodford Green to choose from It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. They may both also deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Woodford Green. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
Having read lots of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Woodford Green solicitor - who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Clydesdale will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Clydesdale will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancing practitioner will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Woodford Green postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Woodford Green.
A relative suggested that where I am buying in Woodford Green I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your Woodford Green conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Woodford Green around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Woodford Green Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Woodford Green.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Woodford Green. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Woodford Green of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am purchasing a new build house in Woodford Green benefiting from help to buy. The developers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not inform my conveyancer about the deal as it could jeopardize my mortgage with Halifax. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Expecting to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Woodford Green. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Woodford Green should include some of the following:
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Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring? Ground rent - what is due and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change The total extent of the property. This will be the property itself but could also include a loft or cellar if appropriate. Your conveyancers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance provisions Whether your lease provides for a reserve fund for major repairs?
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Woodford Green conveyancing firm to help?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Woodford Green conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Woodford Green premises is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 69.26 years.