Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list solicitors on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Mayfield?
We are not aware of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Mayfield
Two types of professional can execute conveyancing in Mayfield namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both duty bound to execute Mayfield conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that all necessary steps should be appropriately adhered to.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Virgin Money, do Mayfield conveyancing practitioners have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Is it the case that all Mayfield solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the TSB approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
My partner and I are downsizing from our house in Mayfield and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Mayfield. Having lived in Mayfield for three years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Mayfield. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Mayfield
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If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the agent told us that the vendor will only go ahead if we instruct the agent's chosen lawyers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family conveyancer used to conveyancing in Mayfield
We suspect that the owner is unaware of this ultimatum. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to use your preferred Mayfield conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing targets set by head office.
Should one as executor remove a departed person's name from the title deeds for a house in Mayfield?
Where a Mayfield property is jointly owned and one of the owners dies, the name will not immediately be removed from the Land Registry title. It is not necessary to remove their name as when it comes to a sale your lawyer would simply be required to evidence why the other owner is not a party to the transfer, such as a grant of probate.
With a view to making the sale conveyancing simpler for the sale of the property you may apply to have the deceased party removed from the title by submitting an application to the land registry with evidence of the death. There is no land registry fee payable.