We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Chippenham?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Chippenham.
In researching consumer advice sites for a recommended solicitor in Chippenham, many say that I should use a CQS kitemarked solicitor. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Chippenham is one of the many areas of the UK where there are CQS lawyers.
I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chippenham for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chippenham conveyancing specialists.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Chippenham. I've stumble upon a site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I am employed by a reputable estate agent office in Chippenham where we have experienced a number of leasehold sales put at risk as a result of short leases. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Chippenham conveyancing firms. Please can you confirm whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?
As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed before, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.
An alternative approach is to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.
I inherited a studio flat in Chippenham, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in Chippenham with a long lease are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2092
With 66 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £11,400 and £13,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Are you able to clarify what options are open to me if my Chippenham conveyancing searches shows detrimental results?
Usually, almost all concerns arising from Chippenham conveyancing search responses can be addressed ahead of completion or title insurance may be obtained. You should remember that even though you intend on acquiring the premises and may be willing to accept the search results, your lender may not, and when all said and done have the final decision.