I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years old) in Edge Hill. The vast majority the flats are already sold. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Edge Hill?
You are putting yourself at risk in failing carrying out Edge Hill conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. If time pressures and expenses are primary concerns you should consider with your conveyancer about the possibility of search insurance
We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Edge Hill who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. 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 be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Edge Hill.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is suspended from the Clydesdale Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Edge Hill?
The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
I got the keys to my home on 5 April and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Edge Hill said it would be recorded in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Edge Hill particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Edge Hill registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any third persons or bodies. As of today roughly three quarters of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration occurs once the purchaser is living at the premises thus an expedited registration is not always primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
Back In 2004, I bought a leasehold house in Edge Hill. Conveyancing and The Royal Bank of Scotland mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Edge Hill who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Edge Hill conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I purchased a studio flat in Edge Hill, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Edge Hill with a long lease are worth £222,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2095
You have 70 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.
Me and myfiance and I are searching for an affordable conveyancing solicitor in Edge Hill to purchase a home. I want to avoid being ripped off but with so many Edge Hill conveyancing practices to pick from...how do I know which one is best to select?
Where you have never used a lawyer before, a personal recommendation via relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often a good indicator of quality. As an alternative option, take a look at the client testimonials presented on your solicitor’s website or use our search facility to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Edge Hill.