We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Alston?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Alston.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Alston?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Alston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am purchasing my first flat in Alston with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative told me not disclose to my conveyancer about the deal as it will put at risk my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.
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.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Alston ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with 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 Alston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Alston especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Alston.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Alston and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to commercial tenants, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Alston
We are 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Alston. I am am extremely frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be very bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid escalating costs and frustration. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Alston