We see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Buckfastleigh?
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 Buckfastleigh.
I am planning to move home in February. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Buckfastleigh. Conveyancing firm was organised prior to coming across this page.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the selling agent but this should only take place once the previous owners conveyancers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. After that you can tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Buckfastleigh or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Buckfastleigh.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Buckfastleigh conveyancing lawyers have been appointed. How long does it take for HSBC to send the offer to the solicitor?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have HSBC done the survey? Have you advised HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I am expecting a OIP from UBS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do UBS recommend any Buckfastleigh solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Buckfastleigh solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the UBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and UBS through the process.
Will my lawyer be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Buckfastleigh.
Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Buckfastleigh. There are those who acquire a property in Buckfastleigh, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Buckfastleigh. The standard information sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a standard question of the seller to find out if the property has historically flooded. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the vendor, then a purchaser could issue a compensation claim resulting from an inaccurate answer. The buyer’s solicitors should also order an environmental search. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be made.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Buckfastleigh?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. 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…’
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Buckfastleigh and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act gives protection to business leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Buckfastleigh
My husband and I may need to rent out our Buckfastleigh garden flat for a while due to a new job. We used a Buckfastleigh conveyancing practice in 2001 but they have closed and we did not think at the time seek any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your previous Buckfastleigh conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the premises. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you are obliged to seek permission from your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. This means that you cannot sublet in the absence of prior permission. Such consent should not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Buckfastleigh, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Buckfastleigh with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2080
With 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £31,400 and £36,200 plus professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.