I selected a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Berkeley today. Upon checking the Ts and Cs I seewe are liable for fees even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or use a web based firm promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Berkeley?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to cover those conveyances that fail to complete. Please beware that such promotions generally do not protect you from disbursements for example Berkeley conveyancing search fees.
We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Berkeley who is on the Bank of Ireland approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Berkeley.
My wife and I buying a terrace house in Berkeley. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to determine if these alterations are prohibited?
Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Berkeley can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain works or require the consent of a 3rd party. Some extensions need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Coventry BS as we intend to carry out alterations to our property in Berkeley. Are we obliged to appoint a bricks and mortar Berkeley solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
Coventry BS do not ordinarily appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
My offer was accepted on a property in Berkeley on 7/4/2025, valuation was booked five days later, all came back fine. Property lawyer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nottingham and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nottingham to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
What can a local search inform me about the property I am buying in Berkeley?
Berkeley conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Onsearch The local search plays an important part in most Berkeley conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search should supply 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.
I am buying a new build flat in Berkeley. 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.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Berkeley
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Berkeley. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?