A relative suggested that if I am buying in Stretford I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Stretford conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Stretford around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Stretford Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Stretford Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information about Stretford.
I bought my apartment on 8 September and my personal details is yet to be registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Stretford said it should be registered in less than a month. Are titles in Stretford particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Stretford registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Stretford I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Stretford for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
I'm remortgaging my current house to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays Direct and I will use the rest of the raised equity towards a second house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Stretford. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the conveyances?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your lawyer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make clear your expectations and requirements.
In scouring the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Stretford it brings up many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?
The best way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Stretford or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Stretford vary, so it's sensible to request at least three fee estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.
My aunt completed her conveyancing in Stretford Six years ago. She has been married, divorced and has recently remarried. She now intends to the sell the Stretford property. I think she will just be requested to supply copies of the marriage papers to the lawyer however she is anxious it will frustrate the sale of the house. Should she instruct a property lawyer to update the title information for the house?
You are not required to update the title for the property providing you have the evidence required to show how the name change has come about.
The purchaser’s conveyancer should review the title information and need evidence to prove the name change for example marriage certificates.