I am getting a mortgage offer from Halifax. My intention is to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Esher. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
What does a local search reveal concerning the property we're purchasing in Esher?
Esher conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Searches UK The local search plays an important part in most Esher conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Esher completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Esher prior to appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Esher. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Esher especially if they are familiar with such properties in Esher.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my father I am selling a property in Cardiff but live in Esher. My solicitor (approximately 200 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Esher who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Esher