I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to leave my let out property in Woodford by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, update to your solicitor and request that they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards
We note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Woodford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Woodford.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Woodford
It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Woodford conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Bank of Ireland. Woodford conveyancing lawyers have been appointed. How long does it take for Bank of Ireland to forward the offer to the lawyer?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Bank of Ireland done the valuation? Have you advised Bank of Ireland as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Woodford. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all 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. Ordinarily 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 who will take matters further.
Just acquired a detached house in Woodford , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Woodford conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration is dealt with.
As far as conveyancing in Woodford is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any interested parties. At present in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the premises so post completion formalities is not typically an essential issue yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
What does commercial conveyancing in Woodford cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Woodford covers a wide range of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
Why can't I complete my conveyancing in Woodford on May bank holiday?
Because on completion the funds needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s property lawyer and currently this can only take place on a working day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.