Completed the sale of my flat in Ladywood last April yet the purchaser is Skype messaging me to say her lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
Post completion of your sale your lawyer should deliver the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your conveyancer should also confirm that the mortgage has been repaid to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Ladywood.
I got the keys to my flat on 2 June and my personal details is not yet on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Ladywood expressed confidence that it will be formalised in less than a month. Are titles in Ladywood uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Ladywood registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not usually top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
How does conveyancing in Ladywood differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Ladywood approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Ladywood typically buy the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Ladywood or who has acted in the same development.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Ladywood. I happened to discover a site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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?
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Ladywood conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Ladywood conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Ladywood conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Ladywood who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?
Ladywood Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying
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This question is helpful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have full disclosure What is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and may well materially impact the level of the service costs or necessitate a specific payment.
My partner and I are searching for a quality conveyancing lawyer in Ladywood to assist me in selling my place. I I am fearful of being overcharged and there are various Ladywood conveyancing firms to pick from...who do I opt for?
If you have not used a solicitor in the past, a personal recommendation from relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often the best barometer of quality. Alternatively, consult the Law Society’s regional directory of conveyancing solicitors in Ladywood or make use of our search tool to select a conveyancing solicitor in Ladywood.