Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Astwood Bank who completed the legal work two years ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a loan from Britannia. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Stick with what I know or should I try and find a cheaper internet firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The estimate fees are a little high. If you you were to look around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the service the firm provided you maylive to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to be sure that the firm can act for Britannia. You can employ our search tool to find a Astwood Bank conveyancing firm on the Britannia conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Astwood Bank.
Last December we completed a house move in Astwood Bank. We have noticed several problems with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Astwood Bank?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner completes a form known as a SPIF. answers is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Astwood Bank.
As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can give me concerning purchase conveyancing in Astwood Bank?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Astwood Bank or throughout Worcestershire is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for friction between you and others involved in the house moving process. E.g., the seller, property agent and on occasion your mortgage company. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Astwood Bank an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.
On occasion a potential adversary will attempt to persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your lawyers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Astwood Bank. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you advise?
You should phone the solicitor and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively please call Nottingham Building Society who may be able to confirm.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Astwood Bank I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Astwood Bank in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a mortgage that many years will be problematic. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.
What does commercial conveyancing in Astwood Bank cover?
Astwood Bank conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.