I am about to exchange buying a house in Yateley but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the seller of £3k taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement yet Santander are not allowing this. Why were they informed?
Your lawyer being on a Santander conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise Santander of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your lawyer to report the reduction to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Yateley.
We are selling our home in Yateley and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Yateley. We have lived in Yateley for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
The deeds to our house can not be found. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Yateley 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
How does conveyancing in Yateley differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Yateley contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Yateley tend to 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 conveyancers 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 Yateley or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Yateley is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Yateley are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Yateley 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 Yateley 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.
What does commercial conveyancing in Yateley cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Yateley incorporates a broad array of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, 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.