After reading consumer advice sites for a recommended solicitor in Sandhurst, most post that I must instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). CQS is not a scheme offered by the Council of Licensed Conveyancing. Sandhurst is one of the many areas of the UK where there are Accredited solicitors.
My wife and I are downsizing from our house in Sandhurst and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Sandhurst lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Sandhurst. Having lived in Sandhurst for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? 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 illness)
How does conveyancing in Sandhurst differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Sandhurst come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because new home sellers in Sandhurst tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Sandhurst or who has acted in the same development.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one close by in Sandhurst I like with open areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Sandhurst for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
How easy is it to transfer to a new conveyancer as I need to select a firm on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sandhurst round the corner but she is not approved by Accord Mortgages Ltd
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Sandhurst on the Accord Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Sandhurst. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Sandhurst.
Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to visit the offices of the bank conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Sandhurst so that I can attend their offices if required.
As opposed to 12 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Sandhurst.