I have just been advised by my financial adviser that my Axminster solicitor is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure whether this is correct?
You need to contact your Axminster lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Axminster for our house move. Our broker informed us that our mortgage company The Mortgage Works won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?
A mortgage company may insist on a panel conveyancer act for it. You would be expected to meet the charges for this. Please make use of our directory service to get a quote from a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Axminster on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel.
What does a local search tell me concerning the house I am purchasing in Axminster?
Axminster conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search plays an important role in most Axminster conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.
My business partner and I are hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Axminster for below £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Axminster, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or email us so that we may furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Neath but reside in Axminster. My lawyer (who is 250 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Axminster who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Axminster
When it comes to my conveyancing in Axminster should I be paying VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee
(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Axminster conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the property lawyer's time in submitting the funds this way.