We are planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Altrincham who is on the TSB solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Altrincham.
The Altrincham conveyancing solicitors that I appointed last week on my house acquisition in Altrincham have suddenly shut down. I only went with them because I needed a firm on the UBS conveyancing panel and my preferred Altrincham lawyer was not. I gave my credit card details for them to take one hundred and fifty pounds for searches. What do I do now?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then let them know straight away so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to the problems encountered. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the UBS conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to assist.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Altrincham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Altrincham
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Altrincham before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Altrincham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Altrincham especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Altrincham.
I am 14 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Altrincham. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you need to inform them of the new lawyer and ensure the offer are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Altrincham
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my lease in Altrincham. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?
If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the landlord. For most situations a specialist should be helpful to try and locate and prepare a report which can be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Altrincham.
Altrincham Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? What prohibitions are contained in the Altrincham Lease? Be sure to enquire if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Altrincham leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Altrincham. If you love the propertyin Altrincham but your dog can’t live with you then you have a very hard determination.