We are purchasing a terrace house in Gosport. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to determine if these works were previously refused?
Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Gosport can on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or need the consent of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Leeds Building Society, do Gosport conveyancing practitioners face a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Gosport conveyancing lawyers have been chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from HSBC?
There is no definitive answer here. Have HSBC conducted the valuation? Have you advised HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Gosport?
Unless a prior purchase of the property completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Gosport to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Gosport?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Gosport. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
My company is planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Gosport for under £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Gosport, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Gosport for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
You can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 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 regulator sometimes recorded call for training purposes.