The lawyer who assisted with my former purchase has quoted £1200 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Chelsfield. I’m hoping to downsize from a newly refurbished house for £150,000. Is this over the top? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Chelsfield?
The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are willing to expend time contrasting charges you might shave off some of the expense by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret choosing an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to ensure that the solicitor can represent your mortgage company. Do use our comparison tool to find a Chelsfield conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chelsfield.
We previously appointed solicitors locally in Chelsfield on the Nationwide solicitor approved list. They have just billed me an additional charge for the legal aspects of the Nationwide mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Nationwide?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer may charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by Nationwide but by your Chelsfield solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Nationwide panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
Can I be sure that the Chelsfield conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Chelsfield seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.
Coventry BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Chelsfield has been accepted, what are the next steps?
The estate agent will want to be advised as to your solicitor's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Coventry BS or your financial adviser and finalise any relevant documentation. Coventry BS will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Coventry BS will send the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Chelsfield.
My wife and I are intent on selling our house in Chelsfield and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Chelsfield. We have lived in Chelsfield for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Chelsfield is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Chelsfield are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chelsfield you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chelsfield may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
What does commercial conveyancing in Chelsfield cover?
Chelsfield conveyancing for business premises covers a broad array of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
My father-in-law has urged me to instruct his conveyancers in Chelsfield. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.