I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Box. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in August. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the house in August. Is the property unsalable for six months?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be affected by that. Some lenders would take a sensible view as this clause primarily exists to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of properties.
My wife and I have organised a further advance on our home loan from Aldermore as we intend to carry out improvements to our property in Box. Do we need to select a high street Box solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Aldermore don't usually require a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Aldermore list.
We expect to receive a DIP from Santander this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Santander recommend any Box solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Box solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Santander conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Santander through the process.
I require expedited conveyancing in Box as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Box the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
What makes your site different to other internet conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Box?
At this site obtain an accurate quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Box. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate kick-back arrangements with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the most commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Box
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Box for my house move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.
How and when do I pay stamp duty chargeable for my Box property purchase?
The majority of conveyancing practitioners tend to fill out a stamp duty return on your behalf during your Box purchase transaction for signature. On completion your property lawyer will submit your STL application to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the money - settle any Stamp Duty liability on your behalf.