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My god-son is about to exchange on a house that has just been built in Southmead with a home loan from Clydesdale. His conveyancer has advised him of a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?
The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when asked. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
I am considering applying for a Leeds Building Society mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Southmead with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Leeds Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Southmead
Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Southmead namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both duty bound to handle Southmead conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the necessary steps will be suitably attended to.
I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late mum's will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Southmead. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I now wish to sell up. I do know about the CML six month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be affected by that. How practical a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the bank as this clause primarily exists to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Southmead. I have a mortgage agreed with UBS. 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 UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.
Have purchased a a detached house in Southmead , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Southmead conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the land registry aspects are concluded.
As far as conveyancing in Southmead registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration occurs after the new owner is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not typically top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
What does commercial conveyancing in Southmead cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Southmead incorporates a broad range of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.