I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (five years built) in Wandsworth. 95% of the properties have already been disposed of. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Wandsworth?
You are putting yourself at risk in refusing to carrying out Wandsworth conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in the strongest possible terms that your lawyer conducts them. Where time pressures and driving down costs are top of your issues you should discuss with your solicitor about the viability of search insurance
We are purchasing a house in Wandsworth. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to deposit money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Wandsworth?
There are two types of lawyers who can perform conveyancing in Wandsworth namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both required to conduct Wandsworth conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite steps should be suitably attended to.
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Skipton are being difficult. The Wandsworth solicitor who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Skipton are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Skipton have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Skipton have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Skipton may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Wandsworth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wandsworth
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Wandsworth prior to instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Wandsworth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Wandsworth especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Wandsworth.
Hoping to buy a property located in Wandsworth and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Wandsworth. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Wandsworth area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Wandsworth. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a residence in Newport but I am based in Wandsworth. My solicitor (who is 200 miles awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Wandsworth who can attest this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Wandsworth based