I was referred a conveyancer who has sent a quote for £1150 for no move no fee conveyancing in Belmont. I’m hoping to sell a newly refurbished house for £150,000. This appears overpriced. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Belmont?
The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, you mightcome to rue opting for an an unknown conveyancer. Remember to check the solicitor can represent your lender. You can employ our search tool to choose a Belmont conveyancing practice on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Belmont.
Last August we completed a house move in Belmont. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in Belmont?
The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Belmont. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor 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 Belmont.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Belmont?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Belmont. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Belmont. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Belmont
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Belmont prior to appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Belmont. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Me and my wife are FTB’s just having agreed a price on a property in Belmont, and need to get solicitors instructed. I have utilised the different rating tools and the results are from all across the country. Is it necessary to have a Belmont lawyer local to your prospective new home? I am happy to do all the communicating electronically, but I am thinking at some point we will need to visit the property lawyer's office to sign documents?
There is no requirement to attend the office of your solicitor, they can post any relevant contracts to you, which you can sign and send back. Many home movers choose to use a locally based solicitor, but it is not a prerequisite for conveyancing in Belmont.