Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out conveyancing in Chorleywood by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out attended exchanges. You should e-mail us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to dates.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Chorleywood

Two types of professional can do conveyancing in Chorleywood namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to conduct Chorleywood conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the requisite procedures will be accurately attended to.

I happen to be the sole beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Chorleywood. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my property ownership could be treated the same way as though I had purchased the property in March. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be impacted by that. Some lenders would take a practical view as this requirement chiefly exists to capture subsales or the flipping of properties.

I am expecting a OIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any Chorleywood solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Chorleywood solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.

It has been three months following my purchase conveyancing in Chorleywood took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Chorleywood. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Do I need to be wary that brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Chorleywood conveyancing firm?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are numerous people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all suggest solicitors to instruct. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that many banks operate an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.