We are planning on selling our property in Havering and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Havering lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Havering. We have lived in Havering for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Havering 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?
Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware exactly where to locate all the relevant paperwork so you can buy or dispose of your property without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your conveyancer can put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your premises.
How does conveyancing in Havering differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Havering contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Havering typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Havering or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Havering is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Havering are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Havering you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Havering may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Swansea but live in Havering. My lawyer (based 260 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Havering who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Havering