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Ready to buy a new home in Martlesham Heath? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Martlesham Heath home move at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Martlesham Heath

Would the conveyancing lawyers highlighted via your search app carry out right to buy conveyancing in Martlesham Heath?

We do have a number of conveyancing practitioners who can conduct right to buy conveyancing matters You should contact us to secure a costs calculation.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Martlesham Heath. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Barclays have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Barclays your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Barclays where a lease does not meet these requirements. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Martlesham Heath.

It is unclear whether my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Martlesham Heath bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Martlesham Heath conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called and was told they would not lend in accordance with their published requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

As long as the solicitor is on the mortgage company approved list, she or he must comply with the CML Handbook requirements for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in April 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, TSB are being problematic. The Martlesham Heath solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but TSB are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I need some quick conveyancing in Martlesham Heath as I am under an ultimatum to complete within 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Martlesham Heath the following are examples of issues that can show up and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I'm refinancing my existing property to a BTL loan with Chelsea Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on further house. The area we are looking at is Martlesham Heath. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our search tool on this page to check that the lawyers are approved by both mortgage companies. Having checked that they are the lawyer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Martlesham Heath. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Martlesham Heath are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Martlesham Heath in which case you should be looking for a Martlesham Heath conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

Martlesham Heath Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

    What is the name of the managing agents? Is there a share of the freehold? It would be prudent to discover as much as you can concerning the company managing the block as they will either make life much simpler or much more difficult. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants whether they are happy with them. On a final note, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically how they are spending that money.

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