Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to to identify practices on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Bankside?
Lexsure has not been advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Bankside
Do not opt for the lowest Bankside conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Bankside. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Co-operative be concerned?
Given that your lender is Co-operative your lawyer must check the conveyancing requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Co-operative. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Co-operative where a lease does not meet these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Bankside.
After what feels like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Bankside agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have put an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Bankside. What do I do now? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Kent Reliance?
It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Bankside conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should check that your conveyancer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Concerning the next stages this very much depends on the specifics of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a hot market the majority of buyers would apply for a home loan with Kent Reliance and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their conveyancer to proceed with the conveyancing in Bankside.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Bankside completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 premises 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.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Bankside prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bankside. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bankside especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Bankside.
What does commercial conveyancing in Bankside cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Bankside covers a wide range of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.