We expect to receive a DIP from Santander 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 Santander recommend any Burntwood solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Burntwood solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Santander conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Santander through the process.
After months of negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Burntwood. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an on account payment of £225. A couple of days later, the conveyancing practitioner called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Nationwide panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Planning on purchasing a apartment in Burntwood. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Burntwood solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel.
Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the primary reason for obstruction in Burntwood house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Burntwood.
How does conveyancing in Burntwood differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Burntwood contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Burntwood typically acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Burntwood or who has acted in the same development.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Burntwood and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Burntwood
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Burntwood. I happened to land on a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £275,000 garden flat in Burntwood in just under a week. The management company has quoted £408 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Burntwood?
Burntwood conveyancing on leasehold apartments ordinarily results in fees being raised by landlords agents :
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Addressing pre-exchange questions
Where consent is required before sale in Burntwood
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Leasehold Conveyancing in Burntwood - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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Is there a share of the freehold? It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other significant cost is coming up to be shared amongst the leaseholders and will materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one time payment. How long is the Lease?