It is 10 years ago since I bought my property in Stockbridge. Conveyancing solicitors have just been retained on the sale but I can't locate the title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be with the mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the conveyancers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Stockbridge involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it is more problematic but is resolvable.
I require fast conveyancing in Stockbridge as I am faced with an ultimatum to complete inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Stockbridge the following are instances of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Stockbridge for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stockbridge conveyancing specialists.
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Stockbridge prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Stockbridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Stockbridge to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Stockbridge and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives protection to business leaseholders, giving them the right to apply to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Stockbridge is one of the numerous areas of the UK in which the firms we work with have offices