I am expecting a mortgage with Nat West. I would like to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Coombe Dingle. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
It is 10 years ago since I acquired my property in Coombe Dingle. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I am unable to find the title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Coombe Dingle relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.
We are getting the release of further monies on our mortgage from Leeds Building Society as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our property in Coombe Dingle. Do we need to select a bricks and mortar Coombe Dingle solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Leeds Building Society would not normally require a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Leeds Building Society list.
I am buying a property in Coombe Dingle. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Kent Reliance be concerned?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Kent Reliance your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The CML Handbook sets out minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease fails to comply with these requirements. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Coombe Dingle.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Coombe Dingle. I have a mortgage agreed with Co-operative. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
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I’m about to sell my garden flat in Coombe Dingle. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have just received a half-yearly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
It best that you discharge the maintenance contribution as you normally would given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Coombe Dingle Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will increase the maintenance fees? How is the lease structured? This information is important as a) areas could result in problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to have complete disclosure
To what extent are Coombe Dingle conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to issue clear conveyancing figures?
Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are set rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their charges to clients.The Law Society have practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not to be regarded as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, represent the Law Society’s perspective of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Coombe Dingle or across England and Wales.