I chose a high street solicitor for our conveyancing in Eastleigh yesterday. Going through the terms of engagement I seewe are responsible for fees even if the sale doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to appoint an internet conveyancing brokerage promoting no completion no charge conveyancing in Eastleigh?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to counteract those conveyances that do not go ahead. Dont forget that such schemes rarely cover outlay e.g. Eastleigh conveyancing search costs.
I am helping my niece sell her house in Eastleigh. Will the conveyancing solicitor order an energy performance certificate or it is for the owner to see to?
After the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments was kept a required component of moving property. An EPC must be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. This is not something that solicitors normally arrange. If you are instructing a Eastleigh conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with long established local accredited person
How can we tell if a Eastleigh conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Eastleigh obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.
We expect to receive a OIP from Nationwide this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Nationwide recommend any Eastleigh solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Eastleigh solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nationwide through the process.
I am buying a new build flat in Eastleigh. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Eastleigh
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Is it simple use your search facility to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Eastleigh on the authorised to act for my bank?
First pick a lender such as Yorkshire Building Society, Barnsley Building Society or Aldermore then choose your preferred area such as Eastleigh. Conveyancing firms in Eastleigh and further afield will then be identified.
My cousin has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Eastleigh. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Eastleigh conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Eastleigh. Conveyancing and Skipton Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Eastleigh who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Eastleigh conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I invested in buying a 1st floor flat in Eastleigh, conveyancing was carried out October 2000. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Eastleigh with an extended lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2099
With 74 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.