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

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Summerhill

I am acquiring a property for cash in Summerhill. I have lived for the previous twelve years in Summerhill. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. As I know the road and vicinity intimately should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

Provided that you do not need a mortgage, then almost all of the Summerhill conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your lawyer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he is duty bound to do this. One thing to consider; if you are going to sell the house one day, it will be of importance to your prospective purchaser what the searches contain. On occasion houses with day to day issues can still show up unexpected search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Summerhill should be able to give you some practical guidance concerning this.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Summerhill for our home move. Our broker informed us that our mortgage company Halifax won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

A bank will direct that an approved conveyancer act for it. You would be liable to bear the charges for this. Try using our directory service to choose a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Summerhill on the Halifax approved list of solicitors.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Summerhill?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Summerhill and Solicitor practices in Summerhill to choose from It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. The two can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Principality, do Summerhill lawyers face an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, UBS are being problematic. The Summerhill solicitor who is on the UBS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but UBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do UBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that UBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why UBS 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 am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Summerhill for my house move. Can I see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

Anyone can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

I have just started marketing my 2 bed flat in Summerhill. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently received a half-yearly service charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the invoice as normal because all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Summerhill - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

    What is the service charge and ground rent on the property? It would be wise to discover as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters like the upkeep of the common parts. Ask other tenants whether they are happy with their service. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. What prohibitions are contained in the Summerhill Lease?

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