My Conveyancer in Kelvedon has never been on on the Santander Solicitor Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor even though they are not on the Santander approved list?
Your options are as follows:
- Carry on with your existing Kelvedon lawyers but Santander will need to retain a lawyer on their panel. This will result in additional total conveyancing charges as well as result in delays.
- Get an alternative practitioner to to deal with the purchase, remembering to check they are Santander approved.
- Persuade your Santander solicitor to try to join the Santander panel
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Kelvedon?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Kelvedon will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Kelvedon. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Kelvedon.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Kelvedon it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Kelvedon commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Kelvedon.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Kelvedon in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Kelvedon. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Kelvedon to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Should I choose a Kelvedon conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can conduct the conveyancing but they are based a couple of hundredmiles away.
The benefit of a local Kelvedon conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Kelvedon know how is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were content that must surpass using an unfamiliar Kelvedon conveyancing lawyer just because they are based in the area.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Kelvedon conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Kelvedon conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Kelvedon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm conducted in Kelvedon in the last year? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I inherited a ground floor flat in Kelvedon, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Kelvedon with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2086
With only 60 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.