A colleague informed me that in buying a property in Wincanton there may be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Wincanton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Wincanton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Wincanton. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
Intending to buy a flat in Wincanton. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Wincanton conveyancer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.
We are planning on selling our property in Wincanton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Wincanton. Having lived in Wincanton for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I'm refinancing my current house to a buy to let mortgage with TSB and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on a second property. The location we are interested in is Wincanton. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two lenders and link together the transactions?
Do use our comparison tool on this site to ensure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and needs.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Wincanton for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.
I only have 68 years remaining on my flat in Wincanton. I now want to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent may be helpful to carry out a search and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Wincanton.
Wincanton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying
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Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will increase the maintenance charges? Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the building?
It may have been a long time coming a loan offer from a mortgage company for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom maisonette is expected imminently. Could you suggest an efficient remortgage conveyancing practitioner in Wincanton ?
You have come to the wrong place to search for the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Wincanton. We can offer you excellent value conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be fooled by companies offering low cost conveyancing in Wincanton.At best, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for extras and still not receive the service expected.