I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Bearsted. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Bearsted of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Bearsted differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Bearsted come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Bearsted usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Bearsted or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Bearsted before retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may not give a mortgage on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bearsted. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Bearsted to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I am looking to sell my house. My former conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Bearsted if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Bearsted. 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’m about to sell my 2 bed apartment in Bearsted. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the maintenance contribution as usual given that all ground rent and service payments will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Bearsted Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing
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Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Are there any major works in the near future that could add a premium to the service costs? It would be wise to discover as much as you can concerning the company managing the building as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending that money.
I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the bank conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the lender conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the lender solicitor panel.