I hired a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Devon yesterday. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs it is apparent thatwe are responsible for costs even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or instruct an on-line lawyer promoting no completion no charge conveyancing in Devon?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to neutralise the conveyances that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such promotions tend not to protect you from expenditure by way of example Devon conveyancing search costs.
I am purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Devon who is on the Chelsea Building Society approved. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Chelsea Building Society in certain locations such as Devon. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I can see plenty of here about conveyancing in Devon but what is your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in Devon
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Devon conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Devon. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?
Now that you are for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you now have to find a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you are faced with a tight a drop dead date to complete the deal. Every auction property should have a bespoke auction set of papers. This should include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal pack should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You should pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.
After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Devon. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Not long after, the lawyer called me to say that they were not on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Yorkshire BS panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Devon ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Devon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Devon. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.
If the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Devon - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I own a leasehold flat in Devon, conveyancing formalities finalised February 2003. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Devon with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2079
With just 54 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £32,300 and £37,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
I am buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Devon who is on the lender solicitor panel. Can you recommend a Devon or local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the bank who carry out conveyancing in Devon. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.