It has come to my attention via my lender that my Audenshaw property lawyer is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure whether this is correct?
You need to contact your Audenshaw lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
We are downsizing from our house in Audenshaw and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Audenshaw lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Audenshaw. Having lived in Audenshaw for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Audenshaw. Now, I need my documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Audenshaw of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Audenshaw differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Audenshaw approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because house builders in Audenshaw tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Audenshaw or who has acted in the same development.
I own a leasehold flat in Audenshaw, conveyancing was carried out 1995. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Audenshaw with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 50
With only 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.