I am in the throes of switching my existing standard home loan to a BTL Santander mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a conveyancer as part of the process. I spoke to my previous Basingstoke conveyancing solicitor who who completed the conveyancing when I previously acquired the property. The quote issued of £550 has shocked me as its a remortgage than a sale or purchase.
The estimate does seem a little overpriced. If you shop around you might reduce the fees slightly by say £125. That being said, assuming were content with the service the firm gave you couldlive to regret opting for an an unknown solicitor. If is important to be sure the firm can represent Santander. Do make use of our search tool to get a quote a Basingstoke conveyancing firm on the Santander approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Basingstoke.
What is the best way to find out if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Basingstoke is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Yorkshire Building Society thus spending £187.00 plus VAT in another set of conveyancing bill.
Feel free to make use of the search tool on this site. Please choose the mortgage company and type ‘Basingstoke’ or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer located in Basingstoke or nearest you.
My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Basingstoke and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Basingstoke lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke. Having lived in Basingstoke for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Basingstoke. I've discover a web site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
There are only Fifty years remaining on my flat in Basingstoke. I now wish to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. In some cases a specialist may be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Basingstoke.
I purchased a basement flat in Basingstoke, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Basingstoke with over 90 years remaining are worth £207,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2082
With just 57 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £28,500 and £33,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
For various reasons I am unable to be present at my Basingstoke conveyancing practitioners office to sign documents connected to my conveyancing in Basingstoke – is this a problem?
No. Basingstoke conveyancing solicitors can undertake conveyancing transactions for clients throughout the rest of the country. It is not necessary for you to be able to meet your lawyer in the flesh at a Basingstoke conveyancers office. They can deal with all communications remotely from their Basingstoke office.