Our Hertford solicitor has discovered a discrepancy between the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My solicitor informs me that he is obliged to check that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s stance correct?
Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hertford who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local 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 Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Hertford.
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Hertford?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Hertford will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Hertford. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Hertford.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Hertford it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Hertford commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Hertford.
Given that I am about to part with over three hundred thousand on a two bedroom apartment in Hertford I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehome move before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor who will be conducting your conveyancing in Hertford.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a matter reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Hertford should be the figure that you end up paying.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Hertford. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Back In 2008, I bought a leasehold house in Hertford. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing practitioner in Hertford who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?
First contact HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Hertford conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I invested in buying a ground floor flat in Hertford, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Hertford with over 90 years remaining are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2078
With only 54 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £32,300 and £37,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
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. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.