I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Hurst Green and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Hurst Green conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hurst Green. We have lived in Hurst Green for three years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Hurst Green differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Hurst Green contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Hurst Green tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Hurst Green or who has acted in the same development.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Hurst Green I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Hurst Green suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
How do I use your search facility to find a conveyancing solicitor in Hurst Green on the authorised to act for my bank?
1st pick a lender such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Bank of Scotland or Bank of Ireland then choose your location a common one being Hurst Green. Conveyancing organisations in Hurst Green and beyond will then be shown.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Hurst Green for my remortgage. Can I see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
One can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training reasons.