Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Herne Hill. Please clarify why all Herne Hill lawyers aren't automatically on all lender panels?
Banks normally impose restrictions on either the type or the number of conveyancing firms on their approved list of lawyers. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a organisation must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to restrict the number of organisations they permit to represent them. You should note that lenders have no responsibility for the standard of service given by any Herne Hill conveyancer on their approved list. Property fraud was the key driver in the culling of solicitor panels from 2008 even though there are differing assessments about whether solicitors sat at the center of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of conveyancing firms only conduct one or two conveyances annually. Those supporting conveyancing panel pruning question why conveyancing firms should have claim to remain on a lender panel when it is evident that conveyancing is not their speciality?
We are downsizing from our house in Herne Hill and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill. Having lived in Herne Hill for six years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of 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)
About to purchase a new build flat in Herne Hill. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Herne Hill
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
What does commercial conveyancing in Herne Hill cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Herne Hill covers a broad range of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.
Should I instruct a Herne Hill conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can handle the legal formalities however they are based approximately 350kilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a local Herne Hill conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, present your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and they were content that should trump using an unfamiliar Herne Hill conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.
I am buying a house with all finances in place. My solicitor has been supplied with with two separate proof of photo ID, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.
In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Herne Hill conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Establishing of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.