I chose a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Botany Bay today. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions I seeI am liable for fees even if the movedoes not happen. Would I be best advised to use an on-line solicitor practice advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Botany Bay?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to counteract those conveyances that fail to complete. Also remember that these schemes generally do not protect you from disbursements such your Botany Bay conveyancing search fees.
Do the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend conduct right to buy conveyancing in Botany Bay?
We work with a number of conveyancing conveyancers who can service right to buy transactions Please contact us in order to obtain a conveyancing quote.
I purchased a freehold property in Botany Bay but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Botany Bay and has limited impact for conveyancing in Botany Bay but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Botany Bay. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 13/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Will our lawyer be making enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Botany Bay.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in Botany Bay. There are those who buy a house in Botany Bay, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a number of searches that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their conveyancers which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Botany Bay. The standard property information forms supplied to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the vendor to find out if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser could commence a legal claim for losses resulting from an misleading response. The buyer’s conveyancers will also commission an enviro search. This should disclose whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be conducted.
My husband and I are 18 days into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Botany Bay. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A conveyancer would need to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Botany Bay