I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my rented flat in Flint by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and ask them to they seek the assistance the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look to achieve
I am considering mortgaging my flat in Flint, does my lawyer have to be on the UBS Conveyancing panel?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but UBS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Flint. Now, I need my documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Flint of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I am downsizing from my house. My previous lawyers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Flint if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Flint. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
I own a leasehold flat in Flint. Conveyancing and HSBC Bank mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Flint who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?
First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Flint conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Flint Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before Purchasing
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Generally speaking the cost for major works are not included within service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Flint ask tenants to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for larger works. The answer will be helpful as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have full disclosure Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability?
Please specify the differing property law services that Flint conveyancing firms manage?
The majority of Flint conveyancing solicitors tend to offer a number of services to residential and agricultural land proprietors, sellers, first time buyers, freeholders and tenants which may include:
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Property sale conveyancing in Flint and beyond
Residential purchase conveyancing in Flint and throughout England and Wales
Staircasing and Equity Loan Redemption All types of leasehold property including, apartments and maisonettes Holiday and buy-to-let purchases Complex land law issues