Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Bottesford who conducted the legals 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a loan from Birmingham Midshires. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I look for a cheaper online conveyancer?
The costs illustration is slightly on the expensive side. Where you are willing to spend time comparing prices you might trim some of the cost by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, if you were pleased with the assistance the firm offered you maycome to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. If is important to enquire the firm can also act for Birmingham Midshires. Do use our search tool to find a Bottesford conveyancing firm on the Birmingham Midshires approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Bottesford.
How does conveyancing in Bottesford differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Bottesford contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because developers in Bottesford tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Bottesford or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Bottesford ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bottesford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Bottesford to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on 3 bedroom house in Bottesford I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer about mytransaction ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?
Absolutely - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Bottesford.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a case number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Bottesford should be the figure that you end up paying.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Monmouth but I am based in Bottesford. My conveyancer (approximately 250 miles awayrequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Bottesford to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Bottesford
Last July I purchased a leasehold property in Bottesford. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Bottesford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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You should want to discover as much as possible about the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day matters like the upkeep of the common parts. Don't be shy to ask other people whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the relevant party and precisely what it includes. This information is helpful as a) areas could cause problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details