I am purchasing a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Canterbury who is on the Aldermore solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore in certain locations such as Canterbury. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Canterbury?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Canterbury. 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…’
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and found one close by in Canterbury I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Canterbury for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
What is different about your site and alternative web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Canterbury?
At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Canterbury. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have kick-back deals with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the most kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Canterbury
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Canterbury. I have discover a site which seems to have the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? 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?
What is the reason for my solicitor requiring numerous items of ID before they can commence with my conveyancing in Canterbury?
Canterbury conveyancers are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current Money Laundering Regulations to record that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a requirement of your mortgage offer. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to Land Tax and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and date of birth.