We are due to complete on the purchase of a house in Shefford but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the owner of three thousand pounds in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process yet Principality will not agree to this. Should they have been approached?
Any lawyer that is on a Principality approved list is obliged to disclose to Principality of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the price change to Principality then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Principality and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Shefford.
Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Shefford?
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Shefford and Solicitor practices in Shefford offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. They may both also handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
I am due to move home in November. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Shefford. Conveyancing firm was chosen prior to coming across your website.
On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your selling agent however this can only take place when the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You will need to inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in locating a conveyancing in Shefford or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Shefford.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Shefford. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Leeds Building Society have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
Given that your lender is Leeds Building Society your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements contained in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease fails to satisfy these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Shefford.
I used Stirling Law several years ago for my conveyancing in Shefford. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Shefford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Shefford differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Shefford contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because house builders in Shefford typically acquire the land, 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 Shefford or who has acted in the same development.
I am 18 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Shefford. I am not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Shefford