I plan on acquiring a maisonette in Thames View. My Solicitor has never been on on the mortgage company solicitor list. Am I still permitted to continue with my Thames View conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the mortgage company list of approved lawyers?
You have numerous alternatives open to you here
- Complete the deal with your existing Thames View solicitor but your bank will need to retain a conveyancing practitioner on their approved panel. The net result is additional cost together with probable frustration.
- Get a fresh property lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the lender conveyancing panel.
- Convince your lawyer to pull out all the stops to join the lender’s panel of solicitors
As a novice what is the most important number one tip you can impart regarding purchase conveyancing in Thames View?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Thames View or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the seller, property agent and even potentially a mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Thames View should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the transaction whose interest is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.
Every so often a third party with a vested interest will try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Thames View and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Thames View is one of the hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are located
My father-in-law has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Thames View. Should I find my own solicitor?
No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have referrals from friends or family who have previously instructed the conveyancer you're contemplating using.
My wife and I intend to purchase our first house in Thames View. Conveyancing solicitor already instructed. The broker pointed out that a survey is not necessary as the house is just 17 years old.
As the bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the property was built more than a decade ago the property will be without a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could be sufficient. The report should highlight any obvious issues and recommend additional investigation if appropriate. Where there are any signs of material issues get a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.