I am in the market for a low cost property lawyer. Should I go for for a nationwide conveyancer as opposed to a family Framlingham conveyancing lawyer?
Framlingham is a special area, where regional knowledge helps. The laid-back lifestyle is great – just not when it comes to your conveyancing. The conveyancers that we endorse display in-depth Framlingham know how with a professional, hands-onattitude that ensures everything runs smoothly. It is a definite plus if they benefit from good rapport with financial advisers, estate agents, valuers and counterpart Framlingham conveyancing practices
My wife and I are soon to exchange buying a house in Framlingham but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree reparation from the seller of £2k by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of amending the contract however Leeds Building Society will not agree to this. Why were they approached?
The lawyer being on the Leeds Building Society approved list is obliged to disclose to Leeds Building Society of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to disclose the reduction to Leeds Building Society then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Leeds Building Society and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Framlingham.
I am purchasing a property and the solicitor has referenced Chancel Repair for which the house may be obligated to pay given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Framlingham
Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Framlingham to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Framlingham in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Framlingham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Framlingham and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business leaseholders, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Framlingham
A conveyancing company handled my conveyancing in Framlingham half a dozen years ago having retained my title documents but has now closed – how do I retreive these?
Deeds, as such, no longer exist as most properties in Framlingham are registered digitally at Land Registry. Should you need to prove ownership or are selling or refinancing your solicitor should obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned as quickly as possible.