I was referred a conveyancer who has given a fee estimate £1350 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Broadclyst. I am selling a modern property for £125,000. Is this expensive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Broadclyst?
The charges are a bit high. Where you are happy to expend time contrasting prices you might shave off some of the cost by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you maycome to rue choosing an an untested lawyer. Remember to ensure that the firm can also act for your mortgage company. Do employ our search tool to get a quote a Broadclyst conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Broadclyst.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Broadclyst last August but the buyer keeps whats apping daily complaining that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should have happened following completion?
After completion of your sale your solicitor should send the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your lawyer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the buyers conveyancers. There are no post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Broadclyst.
We are selling our home in Broadclyst and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Broadclyst conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Broadclyst. We have lived in Broadclyst for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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 ailment)
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Broadclyst I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Broadclyst suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
If you need a mortgage that many years may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Neath but reside in Broadclyst. My conveyancer (who is 235 miles from mehas requested that I execute a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Broadclyst who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Broadclyst based
I dont have enough spare funds to pay a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in Broadclyst , but I am keen exchange. What can I do?
You can accept a lower deposit. Many sellers will accept a lower deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment