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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stechford

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Stechford conveyancing lawyers have been appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from RBS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have RBS conducted the survey? Have you informed RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I am purchasing a property in Stechford. 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?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Leeds Building Society your lawyer must follow the formal requirements outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The CML Handbook contains minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease fails to comply with these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Stechford.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Stechford. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I require expedited conveyancing in Stechford as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line within 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you are at free not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Stechford the following are instances of issues that can show up and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Stechford?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Stechford. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Stechford is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Stechford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stechford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stechford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

What should I expect to pay for conveyancing in Stechford?

The total sum charged for conveyancing in Stechford may differ dramatically from lawyer to lawyer. Given these variations it all the more necessary for you to have a complete breakdown of charges before you choose a solicitor. You should also consider asking three or four like for like quotes.

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