A colleague pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Hurworth there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Hurworth which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Hurworth should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We had instructed conveyancers located in Hurworth on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. They are now charging me an additional sum for dealing with the Clydesdale mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Clydesdale?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your property lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Clydesdale but by your Hurworth solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Clydesdale panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some practices include it on their overall fee.
Intending to buy a flat in Hurworth. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hurworth solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
I require expedited conveyancing in Hurworth as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 3 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Hurworth the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Hurworth concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Hurworth differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Hurworth come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Hurworth tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hurworth or who has acted in the same development.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a house in Swansea but I am based in Hurworth. My lawyer (approximately 235 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Hurworth who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Hurworth based
How and when do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for my purchase in Hurworth?
Most conveyancers tend to fill out a stamp duty return for you as part of your Hurworth purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your lawyer will submit the Land Transaction application to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty liability on your behalf.