The property market in Lower Clapton is heating up. What can I do to speed up matters?
Where the seller is applying pressure to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local contacts and intelligence. It is possible that they could have handled otherhomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a Lower Clapton conveyancing lawyer. In addition, double check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Lower Clapton conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their banks panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the transaction being held up by almost 21 days. It is said that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Most Lower Clapton conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.
My Conveyancer in Lower Clapton is not listed on the Britannia Solicitor Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Britannia panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
Your options are as follows:
- Carry on with your preferred Lower Clapton lawyers but Britannia will need to use a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total legal charges and cause frustration.
- Find an alternative practitioner to to deal with the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the Britannia panel
I need some fast conveyancing in Lower Clapton as I am faced with a deadline to complete in less than one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Lower Clapton the following are instances of what can arise and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Lower Clapton prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lower Clapton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Lower Clapton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Lower Clapton.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Lower Clapton and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a new lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Lower Clapton is one of the numerous locations in which the firms we work with are located
There are numerous properties in Lower Clapton on unadopted lanes. We are acquiring one such house. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a house on a private road?
Lower Clapton conveyancing lawyers will be well versed in transacting homeson unadopted roads. Your property lawyer should investigate Land Registry data to find any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that proprietors make annual contributions to maintain the road. Where one exists, the road will likely be maintained and look better than council maintained.
