I am in the process of remortgaging my apartment in Rayleigh, does my lawyer have to be on the Skipton Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Skipton conveyancing panel, but Skipton would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Rayleigh?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Rayleigh will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Rayleigh. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Rayleigh.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Rayleigh it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Rayleigh commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Rayleigh.
How does conveyancing in Rayleigh differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Rayleigh come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Rayleigh usually buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Rayleigh or who has acted in the same development.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Rayleigh I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Rayleigh for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
Should you require a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Rayleigh for my sale. Can I check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
How do I find a Rayleigh conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 10kilometers to attend the conveyancer.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this page. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Rayleigh and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Rayleigh. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.