My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Thurrock. I I would like to check if they are on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
The first thing you should do is contact your lawyer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please call Barclays Direct who may be able to help.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Thurrock. Now, I need my documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Thurrock of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I'm purchasing my first flat in Thurrock with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent advised me not disclose to my conveyancer about the extras as it will put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Thurrock. I have stumble upon a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Thurrock. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Thurrock should include some of the following:
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Whether your lease caters for for a sinking fund? Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the building. It is essential that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
Thurrock Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before buying
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How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? How many years are left on the lease?
My uncle purchased his flat in Thurrock eight years ago. He has been married, divorced and in recent months got remarried. He now intends to the sell the Thurrock property. I think he will just be asked to supply copies of the marriage certificates to the solicitor but he is worried it will hold up the conveyancing. Should he instruct a conveyancer to update the Land Registry details for the property?
It is not absolutely necessary to bring up to date the register providing you have the proof required to show how the name change resulted.
Any buyer’s conveyancer will check the registered information and request evidence to prove the name change for instance marriage documentation.