Please could you recommend a Platform Home Loans Ltd approved Addlestone conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within 28 days? Would it be better to use a local Addlestone solicitor or a nationwide conveyancer?
We can recommend some very good Addlestone conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Addlestone. Approach some well established firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Appoint the one that appears most efficient.
I am in the process of refinancing my apartment in Addlestone, does my lawyer need to be on the Nationwide Solicitor panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nationwide will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
I am selling our house in Addlestone and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Addlestone. Having lived in Addlestone for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with 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 illness)
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Addlestone. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Addlestone
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Addlestone I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Addlestone suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
Do I need to be concerned that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Addlestone conveyancing company?
As is the case with lots of service providers, often referrals from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may recommend lawyers to select. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of mortgage providers operate an approved list of law firms you must use for the mortgage related work in your transaction.