My financial adviser says he needs my Slough solicitor’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Slough office but they cant find it on their system.
You are best placed to get this information from your Slough solicitor . Most Slough conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each mortgage company.
My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our home loan from Barclays as we intend to carry out a loft conversion to our home in Slough. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Slough solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Barclays would not normally instruct firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Barclays list.
My wife and I are in the throws of viewing flats in Slough and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer appointed at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Lloyds.
It would be wise to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are taking out a mortgage with Lloyds, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Slough off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with RBS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Slough?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Slough. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am buying a new build flat in Slough. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Slough
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Slough in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Slough. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Slough to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am selling my property. My former conveyancers has retired. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Slough if that affects matters.
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