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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Winkleigh

As someone clueless as to the Winkleigh conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart concerning the legal transfer of property in Winkleigh

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Winkleigh or throughout Devon is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the seller, property agent and sometimes your bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Winkleigh is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest will attempt to convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the property agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your conveyancer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

Are all Winkleigh Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel?

Some major lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Winkleigh. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. RBS 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 RBS your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for RBS. The CML Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to RBS where a lease does not satisfy these specifications. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Winkleigh.

The mortgage over my property is with Santander for my property in Winkleigh. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Santander?

Santander must be informed of your intention prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Santander’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Santander directly. You need not do this via a Santander conveyancing panel firm.

I am buying a new build apartment in Winkleigh. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Winkleigh

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Winkleigh is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Winkleigh are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Winkleigh you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Winkleigh 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 premises.

Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold house in Winkleigh. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in Winkleigh who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

First contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Winkleigh conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I bought a split level flat in Winkleigh, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Winkleigh with an extended lease are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2089

With 65 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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