I require quick conveyancing in Raunds as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Raunds the following are instances of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Raunds. I now require my file but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Raunds of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I'm remortgaging my existing house to a buy to let loan with Halifax and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on another property. The location we are interested in is Raunds. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and link together the conveyances?
Make use of our search tool on this page to check that the lawyers are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your expectations and requirements.
My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent has warned us that the owners will only proceed if we use their chosen solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Raunds
It is highly unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is going to damage their objectives. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Raunds conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a commission or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Raunds. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Raunds ?
The majority of houses in Raunds are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Raunds so you should seriously consider looking for a Raunds conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.
Raunds Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Who are the managing agents? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? What is the the remaining lease term?
There are numerous properties in Raunds on private lanes. My husband and I are acquiring one such property. What are the pros and cons of buying a house on a private road?
Raunds conveyancing solicitors are well versed in dealing houseson private. The lawyer should investigate Land Registry data to find any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that owners make annual payments to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than council adopted.