I am selling our property in Skewen and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Skewen lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Skewen. Having lived in Skewen for many years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Skewen differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Skewen come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Skewen tend to purchase the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Skewen or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Skewen ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Skewen. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Skewen especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Skewen.
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I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Skewen for my home move. Can I check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training purposes.
I’m about to sell my ground floor flat in Skewen. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have just received a yearly service charge demand – Do I pay up?
It best that you pay the service charge as normal given that all rents and maintenance charges should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Skewen Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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How much is the ground rent and service charge? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments?