I was referred a solicitor who has sent a quote for £1200 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Chulmleigh. I am selling a Edwardian house for £300,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Chulmleigh?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to reduce the fees slightly by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you mightlive to regret choosing an an unknown solicitor. If is important to ensure the conveyancer can represent your bank. You can utilise our comparison tool to select a Chulmleigh conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chulmleigh.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Chulmleigh. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
What can a local search tell me regarding the property I am buying in Chulmleigh?
Chulmleigh conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Chulmleigh conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Chulmleigh. 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.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chulmleigh
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Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
Do I need to be suspicious that brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Chulmleigh conveyancing firm?
As is the case with many service providers, often input from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all put forward lawyers to retain. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to select your own lawyer. You need to be aware that most lenders operate an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your transaction.
Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for leasehold sale conveyancing in Chulmleigh. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to redeem, no rush, currently vacant. Received an estimate from a solicitor for £1000 including VAT which is a little steep given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Chulmleigh?
Given that it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT is likely to be about the best for a Chulmleigh solicitor firm.