We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Alfriston recommended by you but have come across alternative fee calculations on the internet seem less expensive – why is this?
One can find many firms of solicitors advertising at first sight what seems to be very low prices. You should think twice about how much you respect your own move to want to take 'cheap' risks over the quality of the conveyancing. Many of them highlight a cheap fee to catch your eye but bury extra charges in the fine print..
Are the BSA intent on creating a searchable register to list law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Alfriston?
We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.
3 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Alfriston concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Alfriston differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Alfriston contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because developers in Alfriston tend to buy 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Alfriston or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Alfriston prior to appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a mortgage on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Alfriston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Alfriston especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Alfriston.
I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Alfriston. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Alfriston are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Alfriston in which case you should be shopping around for a Alfriston conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Alfriston - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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It would be a good idea to investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Alfriston leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Alfriston. If you love the flatin Alfriston yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard decision. What restrictions exist in the Alfriston Lease? Best to be warned whether window replacement or some other major work is anticipated to be shared amongst the leaseholders and will materially increase the the service costs or result in a specific payment.