My previous conveyancer has given a fee calculation of £1200 for freehold conveyancing in Chelsea. I am hoping to downsize from a newly refurbished property for £225,000. Is this expensive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Chelsea?
The costs illustration is slightly on the high side. Where you are content to expend time comparing charges you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by as much as a hundred pounds. That being said, you couldcome to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to ensure that the conveyancer can represent your lender. You can make use of our comparison tool to get a quote a Chelsea conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chelsea.
I am buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Chelsea who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale in certain locations such as Chelsea. We dont recommend any particular firm.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Chelsea. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chelsea
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. 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. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Chelsea prior to appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Chelsea. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am 14 days into a residential purchase having been referred to a firm by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Chelsea. I am not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A conveyancer would need to be very poor in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid added fees and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Chelsea
What type of property do your Chelsea conveyancing estimates apply to?
Our conveyancing quotes are only appropriate to standard residential property in England & Wales. Where you have any different needs such as industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Chelsea do telephone us to consider your requirements .