Is it realistic for conveyancing in Grantham to be finalised inside 3 weeks?

In the event that the seller is applying a tight deadline to sign contracts we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local relationships and knowledge. It is possible that they may have handled otherhomes in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Grantham conveyancing lawyer. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the lender panel. It is said that just under twenty per cent of Grantham conveyancing transactions are frustrated or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the transaction being delayed by as much as three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Almost all Grantham conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Grantham. I I would like to check whether they are on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel. Can you advise?

The first thing to do is e-mail your lawyer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should get in touch with National Westminster Bank who may be able to assist.

Am I right to be wary about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a local Grantham conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often recommendations from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest conveyancers to use. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.

I would like to let out my leasehold apartment in Grantham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

The lease dictates relations between the landlord and you the flat owner; specifically, it will indicate if subletting is not allowed, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. Most leases in Grantham do not contain an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would adversely affect the market value the property. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a copy of the sublease.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Grantham - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

It would be prudent to discover if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Grantham. If you love the flatin Grantham but your cat is not allowed to live with you then you have a very hard decision. What restrictions are there in the Grantham Lease? Who is in charge of the building?

My sister purchased her house in Grantham eight years past. She has got married, widowed and in recent months got married again. She now intends to the sell the Grantham property. I believe she will simply be requested to supply copies of her marriage certificates to the conveyancing practitioner however she is concerned it could delay the sale of the property. Is it worth updating the land title documents for the house?

It is not absolutely necessary to update the register as long as you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name resulted.

The buyer’s lawyer will review the title information and require evidence by way of proof of the change of name e.g. marriage certificates.