We are soon to complete on the purchase of a house in West Wickham but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree recompense from the owner of £3k by way of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement but Santander are not allowing this. Why were they informed?
Your conveyancer being on the Santander conveyancing panel is required to advise Santander of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the price change to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in West Wickham.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would much rather appoint a West Wickham based conveyancing firm?
You should check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel lawyers where you want the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the lender and ask if they make available a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in West Wickham.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in West Wickham?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in West Wickham. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
About to purchase a new build apartment in West Wickham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Wickham
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in West Wickham prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not give a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Wickham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Wickham especially if they regularly deal with such properties in West Wickham.
I am downsizing from my home. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in West Wickham if that makes things easier.
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