We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Appleton who is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Santander . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Appleton.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Appleton. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the The Mortgage Works approved list of lawyers. Can you help?
You should call your solicitor and enquire whether they can act for the lender. Alternatively please get in touch with The Mortgage Works who may be able to assist.
Will my conveyancer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Appleton.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Appleton. There are those who acquire a house in Appleton, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their conveyancers which can figure out the risks in Appleton. The conventional set of property information forms supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a usual inquiry of the owner to discover if the premises has suffered from flooding. If the property has been flooded in past and is not revealed by the vendor, then a purchaser could commence a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect response. The buyer’s conveyancers will also conduct an enviro search. This will indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be carried out.
We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Appleton. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A solicitor would need to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid escalating costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Appleton
Harry (my fiance) and I may need to sub-let our Appleton garden flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Appleton conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have closed and we did not think at the time seek any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
Some leases for properties in Appleton do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.
I purchased a ground floor flat in Appleton, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1997. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Appleton with an extended lease are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2077
You have 54 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £32,300 and £37,400 plus professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.