My aunt passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Lees. The house had a relatively small loan left on it of around £8000. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Barclays, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?
If you plan to refinance then Barclays will require that you use a conveyancer on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Barclays conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Barclays mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.
I require expedited conveyancing in Lees as I am under an ultimatum to complete in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Lees the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Lees in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lees. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
What does commercial conveyancing in Lees cover?
Commercial conveyancing in Lees covers a wide range of services, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Lees for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded call for training purposes.