The solicitor who helped my previous purchase has given a fee estimate £1350 for no move no fee conveyancing in Crowland. I’m looking to sell a Edwardian property for £150,000. This appears overpriced. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Crowland?
The costs illustration is slightly on the expensive side. If you shop around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue choosing an an unknown solicitor. If is important to ensure that the conveyancer can act for your bank. Do make use of our comparison tool to locate a Crowland conveyancing firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Crowland.
My husband and I decided to purchase a purpose built apartment in Crowland with a loan from Godiva Mortgages Ltd.We have a Crowland conveyancing lawyer but Godiva Mortgages Ltd advised that she’s not listed on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to instruct a Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel firm or retain our preferred solicitor and fork out for a Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel lawyer to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Godiva Mortgages Ltd use our lawyer?
No, not really. The loan offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, a common one being that conveyancers needs to be on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Godiva Mortgages Ltd
I am due to move house in December. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Crowland. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across your website.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the estate agent however this should only happen after the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Crowland or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Crowland.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Crowland. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Skipton have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Skipton. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Skipton where a lease does not meet these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Crowland.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Crowland. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
I need some fast conveyancing in Crowland as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not getting a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Crowland the following are instances of what can appear and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
The deeds to my home are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Crowland 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to prove you own the land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Crowland and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Crowland is one of the hundreds of areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located