Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a loan from Halifax. I am now being charged double. Should I hunt for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The costs illustration is slightly on the expensive side. Where you are willing to expend time comparing charges you might trim some of the cost by say £125. On the other hand, providing that you were content with the assistance the firm provided you maycome to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to enquire the solicitor can act for Halifax. Do employ our search tool to choose a Aldershot conveyancing firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Aldershot.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Aldershot costs more?
Aldershot leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
When researching consumer advice sites for a recommended lawyer in Aldershot, most post that I must instruct a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol Membership includes numerous companies who perform conveyancing in Aldershot.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Aldershot ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Aldershot. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Aldershot for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
I am just shy of a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in Aldershot , but I still want to proceed. What can I do?
One option is to try and agree a smaller deposit. Most sellers will accept a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment