We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Clapham endorsed by you but stumbled across some other costs illustrations on the internet look less pricey – why is this?
There are numerous solicitors advertising at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks over the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them list a cheap fee to tease you but plant supplemental charges in the small print..
Would the conveyancing lawyers via your comparison service handle attended exchange conveyancing in Clapham?
There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Please contact us to secure a fee calculation and details as to dates.
I have an AIP. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to appoint a Clapham based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel conveyancers where you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Call the bank and determine if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Clapham.
What can a local search reveal regarding the house my wife and I buying in Clapham?
Clapham conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance PSG The local search plays an important part in most Clapham conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal 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 13 topic areas.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Clapham concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on our sale of a £425,000 flat in Clapham in just under a week. The managing agents has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Clapham?
Clapham conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes often necessitates the buyer’s solicitor submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer these enquiries the majority will be content to assist. They are at liberty to charge a reasonable charge for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it is above £800. The management information fee invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has no choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to sell the property.
My wife and I have hit a brick wall in seeking a lease extension in Clapham. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to calculate the price payable.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Clapham property is 23 Chelsham Road in May 2013. the Tribunal found that the sum of £13,870.00 was payable for the freehold following a vestig order having been granted by Swansea County Court dated 1st March 2013 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 99 years.