We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Dover?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Dover.
The Dover conveyancing solicitors that I appointed last week on my house acquisition in Dover have suddenly closed. They were on acting for me because I needed a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel and my family Dover lawyer was not. I sent them a cheque for £250 in advance. What are my options?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them straight away so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to the problems encountered. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors may be able to help.
How does conveyancing in Dover differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Dover come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Dover typically acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Dover or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Dover is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Dover are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Dover you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Dover may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
I am downsizing from my property. My past solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Dover if that makes things easier.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Dover. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I am looking at a couple of apartments in Dover both have about 50 years left on the lease term. Will this present a problem?
A lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorates and results in it becoming more costly to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Dover - Sample of Queries Prior to buying
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The answer will be useful as a) areas can result in problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to have all the details You should want to discover as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily matters like the tidiness of the communal areas. Ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. In conclusion, be sure you understand the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending that money. The majority of Dover leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the building invoiced by the management company. Where you purchase the flat you will have to meet this charge, normally quarterly throughout the year. This may differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant figure, say about £25-£75 but you should to enquire as sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds.