Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in Goodrich?

There are a few niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Goodrich is just one of our locations where our lawyers have a presence.

I am assisting my sister sell her house in Goodrich. Will the conveyancing solicitor arrange the EPC or it is for the owner to see to?

Following the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was left as a mandatory element of moving house. An EPC should be to hand before the property is marketed. This is not a task that solicitors normally arrange. Where you are using a Goodrich conveyancing practitioner they might be willing to arrange EPC’s given their relationships with reputable local assessors

I'm the sole recipient of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Goodrich. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in June. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership may be treated the same way as though I had purchased the house in June. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be impacted by that. How practical a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the bank as this obligation is chiefly there to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

When it comes to lenders such as Kent Reliance, do Goodrich conveyancers have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am purchasing my first flat in Goodrich with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The property agent told me not inform my conveyancer about this side-deal as it could jeopardize my loan with Bank of Ireland. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Goodrich. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Goodrich who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Goodrich conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Goodrich - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Its a good idea to discover as much as possible about the company managing the block as they will either make living at the property much easier or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, find out the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. How much is the service charge and ground rent on the flat?

I have been told by various estate agents to expect six to eight weeks for Goodrich conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The paperwork was only sent to my lawyer yesterday so now does it countdown?

You should not rely on moving on a specific date until contracts are exchanged. Regardless of the promises the people you are acquiring from or selling to make, or your estate agent provides don't rely on them. More stress is caused to clients trying to move home by unfulfilled assurances than anything else.