My wife and I are about to complete on the purchase of a property in Rush Green but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate compensation from the current proprietors in the sum of £3k by way of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of a side agreement yet Barclays will not agree to this. Should they have been notified?
The conveyancer being on the Barclays approved list is obliged to disclose to Barclays of any variations to the sale price. If you prohibit your lawyer to disclose the price change to Barclays then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Barclays and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Rush Green.
There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Rush Green but how do I know who's good?
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Rush Green conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We expect to receive a OIP from Aldermore this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Aldermore recommend any Rush Green solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Rush Green solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Aldermore through the process.
Having read lots of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Rush Green solicitor - who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?
Nottingham will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nottingham will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancing practitioner will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Rush Green postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Rush Green.
Me and my brother have a renovated Georgian property in Rush Green. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Chelsea Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. Is it worth asking Chelsea Building Society to clarify?
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Rush Green and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
I am downsizing from my property. My previous solicitors closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Rush Green if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Rush Green. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
Am I better off to instruct a Rush Green conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? An old friend can carry out the legal work but her office is over three hundred miles away.
The benefit of a local Rush Green conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were impressed that must outweigh using an unknown Rush Green conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.
I am due to review quotes for conveyancing in Rush Green from numerous property lawyer and appoint one. Am I right to get them to hold tight until I I have my bid accepted on a apartment.
You should wait to get your conveyancing practitioner to commence work and submit searches after the offer has been accepted on the property particularly as Rush Green conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.