I am under pressure from the executor of a property in Ashford Kent to complete within four weeks. What can I do to expedite matters?
In a situation where the seller is applying pressure to sign contracts it is highly recommended that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local relationships and insight. It is possible that they could have handled otherhomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a Ashford Kent conveyancing solicitor. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Ashford Kent conveyancing transactions are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the home move being delayed by almost 21 days. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Many Ashford Kent conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.
Having sold my house in Ashford Kent last January yet the purchaser is texting me to say her lawyer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your sale your solicitor should send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. If applicable, your lawyer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Ashford Kent.
Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Ashford Kent , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Ashford Kent conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the registration is dealt with.
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Ashford Kent registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any third parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the premises therefore post completion formalities is not usually primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Ashford Kent differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Ashford Kent approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because house builders in Ashford Kent usually acquire the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Ashford Kent or who has acted in the same development.
Is it simple use the search app to select a conveyancing practitioner in Ashford Kent on the authorised to act for my lender?
Step one is to select a lender such as Halifax, Chelsea Building Society or Alliance & Leicester then choose your preferred area for instance Ashford Kent. Conveyancing organisations in Ashford Kent and further afield will then be listed.