We are about to sign contracts for a freehold house in Halesworth. We encountered a stumbling block. The loan offer with Aldermore runs out on 13/4/2026 but the sellers are suggesting a completion date of 15/4/2026. Can one extend the loan offer?
The best person to address this question is your lawyer who should determine whether he or she is corresponding with the bank, seller’s solicitors, property agents or conceivably all parties based on the circumstances your transaction as of today.
Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for instance in Halesworth?
We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.
is it true that all Halesworth solicitor firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Skipton approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. Some banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be overseen by the CLC.
I am expecting a AIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Halesworth solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Halesworth solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
I currently have a mortgage with Skipton for my property in Halesworth. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?
Your original mortgage agreement with Skipton will provide that you need their approval prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. You need not do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel lawyer.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Halesworth. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Halesworth
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
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I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Halesworth for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.