I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years built) in Riddlesdown. Almost all the properties are already occupied. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Riddlesdown?
If you are acquiring a property with the assistance of a loan, your mortgage company will require some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Riddlesdown conveyancing searches are for you to decide upon. No doubt your conveyancer, will 'advise', perhaps in the strongest possible terms, that you should not go ahead without searches, but he or she is duty bound in this regard. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you choose to instruct your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or ask you to appoint a different lawyer for your conveyancing in Riddlesdown.
We are due to move property in January. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Riddlesdown. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across your site.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from the selling agent but this can only happen when the vendors solicitors advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you should inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Riddlesdown or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Riddlesdown.
Can I be sure that the Riddlesdown conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Riddlesdown obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Yorkshire BS are being difficult. The Riddlesdown solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Yorkshire BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I have todaybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Riddlesdown for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Riddlesdown conveyancing specialists.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Riddlesdown prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Riddlesdown. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown. Do I follow his recommendation?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Riddlesdown conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.