Having been referred to your service we were about to use a conveyancing solicitor in Filton found by you but stumbled across some other quotes via the web seem less pricey – how come?
There are plenty of conveyancing companies offering what appear to be very low prices. Our recommendation is to think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them highlight a low quote as a headline but hide extra fees in the small print..
I purchased a freehold house in Filton but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Filton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Filton 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Filton?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Filton will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Filton. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Filton.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Filton it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Filton commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Filton.
How does conveyancing in Filton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Filton contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Filton tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Filton or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Filton ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Filton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Filton to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but reside in Filton. My lawyer (approximately 260 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Filton who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Filton based