Completed the sale of my flat in Manningtree last June but the buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours to say her solicitor needs to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?
Following your sale your conveyancer should send the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also confirm that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion requirements just for conveyancing in Manningtree.
is it true that all Manningtree solicitor firms on the Santander conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Santander conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. The majority of mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the firms would be governed by the CLC.
How can we know in advance if a Manningtree conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Manningtree seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.
I am buying a property in Manningtree. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Clydesdale have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Clydesdale your lawyer must follow the conveyancing instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Clydesdale. The CML Handbook sets out minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Clydesdale where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Manningtree.
I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Manningtree for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Manningtree conveyancing specialists.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Manningtree before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not issue a loan on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Manningtree. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Frank (my husband) and I may need to sub-let our Manningtree basement flat for a while due to a new job. We instructed a Manningtree conveyancing practice in 2003 but they have closed and we did not think at the time seek any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your last Manningtree conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the apartment. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you must seek consent via your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining consent. The consent should not be unreasonably turned down. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
Manningtree Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying
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Who are the managing agents? It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other major work is pending that will be shared amongst the tenants and may well materially impact the level of the service fees or result in a specific payment. Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that will likely increase the maintenance fees?
We are about to buying a home in Manningtree. Could the conveyancing practitioner keep our transaction price confidential from sites such as Nestoria. How can this be achieved ?
HMLR are legally required to disclose price sold information on a register of the title for residential properties nationwide which includes homes in Manningtree. The register of title is an open document, so HM Land Registry would be breaching their statutory duty excluded specific homes such as your one in Manningtree.
In essence you can ask HM Land Registry to withhold the amount paid data but the response would be in the negative.