I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Woodborough. Does the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for me to coordinate?
After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates was left as a required component of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not something that lawyers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Woodborough conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with reputable Woodborough energy assessors
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Woodborough. I have a mortgage offer with Santander. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Woodborough. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel 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.
Me and my brother purchased a 4 bedroom Edwardian house in Woodborough. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. 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 for 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 Woodborough and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.
How does conveyancing in Woodborough differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Woodborough contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Woodborough typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Woodborough or who has acted in the same development.
What tools are available to search for a Woodborough solicitor on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Woodborough conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Woodborough conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to see whether they are on the Chelsea Building Society approved list
My father has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancers in Woodborough. Should I choose my own property lawyer?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.
Are Woodborough conveyancing solicitors duty bound by the Law Society to issue clear conveyancing figures?
Contained within the Solicitors Code of Conduct are specific rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not intended as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, constitute the Law Society’s view of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Woodborough or across England and Wales.