My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Marks Gate. I need to find out if they are on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel. Could you advise?
The first thing you should do is e-mail the lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should get in touch with Alliance & Leicester who may be able to help.
My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Marks Gate there may be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to the property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Marks Gate which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Marks Gate should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I am purchasing a victorian detached house in Marks Gate. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these alterations were previously refused?
Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Marks Gate will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Are all Marks Gate Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Marks Gate and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Marks Gate. We have lived in Marks Gate for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
About to purchase a new build apartment in Marks Gate. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Marks Gate
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Marks Gate for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
You may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training requirements.
I am purchasing a maisonette mortgage free. My conveyancer has been handed with 2 separate evidence of photo ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the money is in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.
In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Marks Gate conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.