Me and my partner are acquiring our first property. The lawyer has contact usto ask if we would like to purchase supplemental conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we are clueless as to what's relevant for conveyancing in Castle Cary
The range of Castle Cary conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall approach to risk. What matters is that you properly appreciate what information the searches could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that search. Where you are uncertain, ask your property lawyer to recommend.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Castle Cary?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Castle Cary. 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…’
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Castle Cary. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Castle Cary
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I am downsizing from my property. My former solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Castle Cary if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Castle Cary. 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 have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Castle Cary for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Castle Cary conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Castle Cary conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Castle Cary conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Castle Cary in the last twenty four months?
Castle Cary Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing
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It would be prudent to enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Castle Cary leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Castle Cary. If you like the flatin Castle Cary yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you have a very hard choice. What prohibitions are there in the Castle Cary Lease?