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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Keighley

My Keighley solicitor has uncovered a difference between the information in the valuation survey and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he needs to check that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s approach correct?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

What will a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Keighley?

Keighley conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Onsearch The local search plays an important role in many a Keighley conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

Just bought a detached house in Keighley , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Keighley conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my name is recorded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Keighley registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry need to notify any third parties. At present approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration is effected once the new owner has moved in to the premises thus registration formalities is not always an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the estate agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's preferred conveyancers as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer used to conveyancing in Keighley

It is improbable the sellers are driving this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Contact the vendors directly and make the point that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to instruct your own,trusted Keighley conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthose that will provide the estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing figures set by senior management.

Why do I have to send my property lawyer with a list of items of ID ahead of starting selling or buying a property in Keighley?

Keighley conveyancers are duty bound by the Law Society, SRA, HMLR and current AML Regulations to record that the have verified the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a requirement of your lender where you are obtaining a mortgage. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and date of birth.

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