Our family lawyer has given a fee estimate £1400 for freehold conveyancing in Ardwick. I am looking to sell a newly refurbished house for £175,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it in excess of the average fee for conveyancing in Ardwick?
The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you shop around you could reduce the fees marginally by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to ensure the firm can also act for your mortgage company. You can use our search tool to choose a Ardwick conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Ardwick.
Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend perform conveyancing in Ardwick by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct personalised exchanges. You should e-mail us to receive a fee calculation and details as to availability.
I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Ardwick conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Ardwick.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Ardwick completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Ardwick prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to give a loan on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ardwick. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ardwick especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Ardwick.
What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Ardwick?
Conveyancing - in Ardwick or elsewhere - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are purchasing and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the seller to fix the defects before you move in.