Would the conveyancing lawyers via your comparison service carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Battle?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out 24hr exchanges. Do e-mail us to get a costs illustration and details as to dates.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Battle so that I can attend their offices when needed.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for lenders undertake their work via Royal Mail, e-mail or over phone calls. This enables them to conduct the conveyancing transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you can see if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Battle. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?
Now that you are for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must retain a conveyancing lawyer soon as you are faced with a pending a drop dead date to complete the purchase. All auction property will have a corresponding auction set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor will need. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You need to hand this to the conveyancer working for you at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
We previously chose conveyancing lawyers locally in Battle on the Santander solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental amount for the legal aspects of the Santander mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Santander?
As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your property lawyer is entitled to levy a fee for this. This charge is not set by Santander but by your Battle property lawyer. Some firms on the Santander panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but plenty of firms include it on their overall fee.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Battle. I have a mortgage agreed with Virgin Money. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Virgin Money, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Battle. 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.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battle
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Battle ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Battle. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Battle for my home move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.