We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Hawkshead?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hawkshead.
Is it the case that all Hawkshead CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Barclays conveyancing panel?
A selection of lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Kent Reliance are being pedantic. The Hawkshead solicitor who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Kent Reliance are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Kent Reliance have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Kent Reliance have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Kent Reliance may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Yorkshire BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Hawkshead has been agreed to, what happens next?
Your property agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (be sure the property lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone Yorkshire BS or the broker and complete any appropriate paperwork. Yorkshire BS will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Yorkshire BS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Hawkshead.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Hawkshead. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hawkshead
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hawkshead ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hawkshead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Hawkshead. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.
If the lease is registered - and almost all are in Hawkshead - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I inherited a basement flat in Hawkshead, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2012. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Hawkshead with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2082
With 57 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £26,600 and £30,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.
Can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my home in Hawkshead ?
Removing or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancing practitioner