Me and my fiancee are acquiring our first property. The property lawyer has calledto see if we want to purchase extra conveyancing searches. Frankly we are clueless as to what's needed for conveyancing in Yeovil
The extent of Yeovil conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you properly appreciate what information each search could give you. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. Should you be in doubt, ask your property lawyer to recommend.
My aunt passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Yeovil. The house had a relatively small loan remaining of approximately £5k. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Santander, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?
If you intend to refinance then Santander will require that you use a conveyancer on the Santander conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Santander conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Santander mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
I need some quick conveyancing in Yeovil as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a home loan you are at free not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Yeovil the following are instances of what can appear and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Yeovil?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Yeovil. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Yeovil for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded call for training reasons.
I am unfit to get to my Yeovil conveyancing solicitors office to execute documents for conveyancing in Yeovil – is this a problem?
No. Yeovil conveyancing solicitors can deal with conveyancing transactions for clients from a distance. It is not necessary for you to be able to attend a Yeovil conveyancers office. They can undertake everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.