I decided to go with a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Dagenham recently. Going through the Terms I notewe are liable for costs even where the conveyance does not complete. Would I be best advised to select an internet solicitor practice promising no move no charge conveyancing in Dagenham?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to offset those conveyances that fail to complete. You should be mindful that such promotions tend not to protect you from expenses by way of example Dagenham conveyancing search fees.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Dagenham by 29/1/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will aim towards
I am helping my mother sell her flat in Dagenham. Will the solicitor commission an EPC or it is for me to coordinate?
After the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates remained a compulsory element of selling a house. An EPC must be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not something that law firms ordinarily organise. If you are using a Dagenham conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable local accredited person
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Dagenham. I have a mortgage offer with RBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.
I have instructed a Dagenham lawyer having made sure that they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Nationwide will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nationwide will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Dagenham postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Dagenham.
Is it simple use the search app to get a quote from a conveyancing lawyer in Dagenham on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to select a bank such as Santander, Coventry Building Society or Bank of Ireland then choose your preferred area a common one being Dagenham. Conveyancing organisations in Dagenham and beyond should be listed.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Dagenham. I happened to land on a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?
Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Dagenham with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Dagenham can be reduced if you appoint lawyers the minute your agents start advertising the property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ conveyancers. If there is a history of conflict with your freeholder or managing agents it is very important that these are settled prior to the flat being marketed. The buyers and their solicitors will be nervous about purchasing a flat where a dispute is unresolved. You may need to swallow your pride and discharge any arrears of service charge or settle the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose details of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as over as opposed to unsettled. You may think that you are aware of the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable verify this via your lawyers. A purchaser's conveyancer will not be happy to advise their client to to exchange contracts if the remaining number of years is below 75 years. It is therefore important at an as soon as possible that you consider whether the lease term for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your property on the market for sale. The majority of freeholders or Management Companies in Dagenham charge for providing management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should discover the actual amount of the charges. The management pack can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Dagenham.
We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Dagenham. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Dagenham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Dagenham premises is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 61.36 years.