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

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bordon

Can conveyancing in Bordon to be done in under two weeks?

In a situation where you are under time constraints for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local connections and know-how. It is possible that they would have handled previoushomes in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Bordon conveyancing solicitor. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Bordon conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being held up by an average of three weeks. It is believed that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Bordon conveyancing firms can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

Are all Bordon Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing list of approved firms?

Some major banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their panels.

We previously appointed conveyancers located in Bordon on the Leeds Building Society solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me a further amount for handling the Leeds Building Society mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Leeds Building Society?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner can levy a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Leeds Building Society but by your Bordon lawyer. Some firms on the Leeds Building Society panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but plenty of firms incorporate it on their overall fee.

I have paid off my mortgage with Kent Reliance. I assume I don't need a Bordon property lawyer on the Kent Reliance panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Kent Reliance mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Kent Reliance mortgage from the register. Kent Reliance, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Kent Reliance has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Kent Reliance has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Kent Reliance mortgage has been paid off.

Will our conveyancer be making enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Bordon.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Bordon. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Bordon, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not best placed to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be undertaken by the buyer or by their conveyancers which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Bordon. The conventional set of property information forms given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the seller to discover if the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the seller, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect reply. The purchaser’s solicitors will also commission an enviro report. This will reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be conducted.

In scouring the internet for the phrase on line conveyancing in Bordon it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Bordon or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Bordon differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four estimates from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you know that the charges are assured not to rise.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Bordon conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Bordon conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Bordon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Bordon who can give a testimonial?

I invested in buying a studio flat in Bordon, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Bordon with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2077

With only 52 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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