We are nearing an exchange on a property in Wendover and my parents have sent the exchange deposit to my solicitor. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my conveyancing practitioner needs to make a notification to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to be an issue?
The property lawyer is legally required to check with the bank to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only disclose this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Wendover?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Wendover and Solicitor practices in Wendover offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
I happen to be the only beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Wendover. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in August. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership could be considered the same way as if I'd bought the house in August. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be caught by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the mortgage company as this provision chiefly exists to identify subsales or the quick reselling of properties.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Wendover. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I am buying a house and the lawyer has referenced Chancel Repair to which the property may be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has suggested insurance. Is this really appropriate for conveyancing in Wendover
Unless a previous acquisition of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you can expect lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Wendover to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Wendover. I now require my file however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Wendover of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Wendover. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wendover
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Wendover for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.