We went with a Freshford based firm for my conveyancing in Freshford recently. Reviewing the small print it is apparent thatI am liable for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or select a web based solicitor practice who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Freshford?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract those transactions that do not go ahead. Please beware that these arrangements generally do not protect you from expenses such your Freshford conveyancing search fees.
We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Freshford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Freshford.
My Solicitor in Freshford is not listed on the Barnsley Building Society Conveyancing Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Barnsley Building Society approved list?
Your options are as follows:
- Complete the purchase with your preferred Freshford lawyers but Barnsley Building Society will need to retain a conveyancer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal fees and cause frustration.
- Get an alternative solicitor to to deal with the conveyancing, obviously checking they are Barnsley Building Society approved.
- Persuade your Barnsley Building Society solicitor to try to join the Barnsley Building Society panel
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Freshford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Freshford are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Freshford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Freshford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Freshford conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Freshford conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Freshford conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Freshford who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?
I invested in buying a ground floor flat in Freshford, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Freshford with over 90 years remaining are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2101
With only 76 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus legals.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
My aunt completed her conveyancing in Freshford in 2008. She has been married, divorced and is now remarried. She wishes to sell the property in a few weeks. I think she will simply be asked to provide a copy of the marriage papers to the lawyer however she is worried it will hold up the conveyancing. Should she appoint a property lawyer to update the title documents for the house?
You are not required to update the register as long as you have the evidence required to demonstrate how the name change resulted.
Any buyer’s conveyancing practitioner should check the land registry entries and request evidence by way of proof of the change of name e.g. marriage documentation.