My partner and I are purchasing our first property. Our property lawyer has texted usto ask if we would like to take out additional conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we are clueless as to what's needed for conveyancing in Ashtead
The type of Ashtead conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general approach to risk. What matters is that you properly understand what information the searches could give you. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Where you are uncertain, ask the lawyer to guide you.
We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Ashtead who is on the Aldermore approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Ashtead.
My lawyer in Ashtead is not on the Halifax Conveyancing Panel. Is it possible for me to use my prefered solicitor even though they are excluded from the Halifax panel?
The limited options available to you here include:
- Complete the purchase with your existing Ashtead lawyers but Halifax will need to retain a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal fees as well as cause delays.
- Choose an alternative lawyer to to deal with the conveyancing, not forgetting to check they are on the Halifax panel
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Ashtead prior to appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
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 appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ashtead. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ashtead especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Ashtead.
What can I do to find out who is the owner of a house in Ashtead?
Provided the premises is recorded at HMLR, and you have the specifics of the location of the premises, you will be able to view results from the the Land Registry of the registered owner for a a minimal charge.