It is 10 years ago since I bought my property in Attleborough. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been appointed on the sale but I can't track down the title documents. Is this a problem?
You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who acted in the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Attleborough involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it is more tricky but is resolvable.
I require quick conveyancing in Attleborough as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Attleborough the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Attleborough. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Attleborough of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Attleborough in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check 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 Attleborough. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Attleborough especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Attleborough.
Builders have put forward a lawyer and I've obtained a quote from them. It's nearly £250 cheaper than my own Attleborough lawyer. What's the catch?
Developers normally have lists of conveyancers who are quick and who know the builder's documentation and conveyancer. As many developers offer an inducement to choose a preferred lawyer for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a developer won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the conveyancing stall when they need an exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not opting for the recommended lawyer is that they may be reluctant to fight for your interests for fear of upsetting the sellers. If you worry that this may be the situation you should stick with your high street Attleborough conveyancing practitioner.