My partner’s mother is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Dawlish?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The prices may be different but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with most professions.
I purchased a freehold residence in Dawlish yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Dawlish and has limited impact for conveyancing in Dawlish but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
We are purchasing a apartment in Dawlish. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to deposit our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Dawlish
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Dawlish and Solicitor firms in Dawlish who provide Conveyancing services We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
My offer was accepted on a house in Dawlish on 4/7/2025, valuation was booked five days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Skipton and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Are Skipton entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Skipton to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I require expedited conveyancing in Dawlish as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Dawlish the following are instances of what can crop up and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
4 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Dawlish completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 asset 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.
My husband and I may need to let out our Dawlish 1st floor flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We used a Dawlish conveyancing firm in 2004 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?
A lease governs the relationship between the landlord and you the leaseholder; specifically, it will say if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in Dawlish do not contain an absolute prevention of subletting – such a provision would adversely affect the market value the property. In most cases there is simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the sublease.
Dawlish Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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You should want to discover as much as you can regarding the company managing the building as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day issues such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. Don't be shy to ask other tenants what they think of their management. In conclusion, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and precisely what it includes. How many years are left on the lease? Where a Dawlish lease has less than 80 years it will affect the salability of the apartment. Check with your mortgage company that they are willing to go ahead with the loan given the lease term. A short lease means that you will most likely need a lease extension at some point and it is worth finding out how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have been the owner of the premises for two years in order to be eligible to carry out a lease extension.