I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my rented property in Widnes by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?
The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and urge them to they chase the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look to achieve
We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Widnes?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Widnes.
I am planning to move property in February. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Widnes. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across this site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the property agent however this can only be done once the sellers solicitors confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Widnes or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Widnes.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Widnes. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services 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 selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Aldermore are being pedantic. The Widnes solicitor who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Aldermore are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Aldermore have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Aldermore have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Aldermore 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.
My wife and I own a 4 bedroom Georgian property in Widnes. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Nationwide Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Widnes and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Widnes is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Widnes are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Widnes you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Widnes may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How do I identify a Widnes law firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use the tool on this website. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Widnes conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Widnes conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Nationwide Building Society member panel