Is the fact that my solicitor in Chobham is not on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Chobham conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Chobham and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Chobham conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chobham. We have lived in Chobham for 4 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Chobham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chobham
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Chobham for under £2000?
We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Chobham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or call so as to enable us to furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
We are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Chobham. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A solicitor would need to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you need to advise them of the replacement conveyancer and have the loan are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating fees and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Chobham
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chobham. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Chobham are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Chobham so you should seriously consider looking for a Chobham conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.