We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Stocksfield?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Stocksfield.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Stocksfield before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Stocksfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am downsizing from my house. My past solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Stocksfield if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Stocksfield. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Stocksfield for my home move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
One can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details 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 non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden apartment in Stocksfield. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently received a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
The sensible thing to do is pay the service charge as you normally would because all rents and service charges should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Stocksfield - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other major work is pending that will be shared between the tenants and will materially impact the level of the service costs or result in a specific payment. The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have all the details Are there any major works in the planning that could increase the maintenance fees?
Me and my partner have recently had a bid accepted on our 1st home in Stocksfield, and are now looking to get solicitors appointed. I have made use of the different comparison based websites and the results are from all across the country. Is it advisable to have a Stocksfield solicitor local to the prospective house? I am fine to do all the communicating over email, but I assume at some stage we will be required to visit the property lawyer's office to sign contracts?
Usually there is no requirement to attend the office of your conveyancer, they can send any relevant documents to you, which you can sign and send back. Many home movers prefer to use a locally based solicitor, but it is not essential for conveyancing in Stocksfield.