We are downsizing from our house in Stratford Upon Avon and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Stratford Upon Avon. Having lived in Stratford Upon Avon for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Stratford Upon Avon for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out 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 Stratford Upon Avon conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Stratford Upon Avon differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Stratford Upon Avon contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Stratford Upon Avon typically buy the real estate, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Stratford Upon Avon or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Stratford Upon Avon is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Stratford Upon Avon are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Stratford Upon Avon you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stratford Upon Avon may ascertain 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.
A conveyancing company acted on my conveyancing in Stratford Upon Avon four years past having retained my deeds but has now closed – how do I retreive them?
Title deeds, as such, no longer exist as the majority of properties in Stratford Upon Avon are archived electronically at Land Registry. If you need to establish ownership or are disposing of or refinancing your property lawyer should obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.
If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned as quickly as possible.