My god-son is purchasing a house that has just been built in Hackney with a home loan from Nationwide. His solicitor has said that there is a delay in receiving the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. Who needs to receive the form?
The document is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the purchase. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the surveyor when requested. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Nationwide conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
Completed the sale of my flat in Hackney last June but my buyer keeps texting me to moan that their conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?
Post completion of your house sale your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your conveyancer should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps specific conveyancing in Hackney.
I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Hackney. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Santander conveyancing panel. Could you help?
You should call the lawyer and enquire whether they can act for the bank. Otherwise please call Santander who may be able to help.
I am due to move house in August. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Hackney. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your website.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from your property agent but this should only be done once the previous owners conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Hackney or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Hackney.
Can I be sure that the Hackney conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Hackney obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.
About to purchase house in Hackney. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hackney conveyancing practitioner is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Hackney. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Hackney ?
The majority of houses in Hackney are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Hackney so you should seriously consider looking for a Hackney conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.