I opted for a Gravesend based firm for our conveyancing in Gravesend today. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs I seeI am responsible for fees even if the movedoes not happen. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based firm offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Gravesend?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to cover those cases that fail to complete. Please beware that these offerings tend not to cover disbursements for example Gravesend conveyancing search costs.
It has been three months following my purchase conveyancing in Gravesend concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Gravesend differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Gravesend contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Gravesend usually acquire 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 Gravesend or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Gravesend I like with amenity areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Gravesend for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Gravesend. I have stumble upon a web site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What are my options where I am dissatisfied with the solicitor who undertook my conveyancing in Gravesend?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and is is a fact of life that sometimes matters do not go as planned. Nevertheless there is recourse where you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Gravesend. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancing practitioner to their governing body. If things still aren’t resolved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.