My fiance’s brother is a solicitor. I anticipate that I will be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Exton?
You should contrast pricing. Do use our search tool on this page. The estimates may vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I am thinking of mortgaging my apartment in Exton, does my lawyer need to be on the Leeds Building Society Solicitor panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, but Leeds Building Society would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for delay in Exton house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Exton.
About to purchase a new build flat in Exton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Exton
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Exton before retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Exton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Exton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Exton.
How and when do I cover the costs of stamp duty payable for my Exton flat purchase?
Your conveyancing practitioner should fill out a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Exton purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your conveyancer will submit the Land Transaction Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - discharge any Stamp Duty due for you.