My mortgage broker requires my Shepperton solicitor’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have called my local Shepperton office but they cant find it on their system.
Have you tried calling your Shepperton conveyancer about this?. Most Shepperton law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
Various online forums that I have visited warn that are a common cause of stalling in Shepperton conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Shepperton.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Shepperton I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Shepperton for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.
Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a property in Shepperton I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehome move in advance of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
We could not agree more - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor who will be carrying out your conveyancing in Shepperton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a case reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Shepperton should be the figure that you are charged.
My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Shepperton. Do I follow his guidance?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Shepperton conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.
I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Shepperton. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Shepperton are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Shepperton in which case you should be shopping around for a Shepperton conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.
I am the proprietor of a first flat in Shepperton. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Shepperton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Shepperton residence is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 82.93 years.