My fiance’s sister is a solicitor. I anticipate that I can be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Gravesend?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that quotes seem to vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Some advice if I may. My Gravesend conveyancer is advising me that she is duty bound toconduct Gravesend conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Lloydsconveyancing panel. Is this really necessary?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your solicitor has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Gravesend conveyancing searches.
Me and my brother have a semi-detached Georgian house in Gravesend. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Gravesend and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
I am buying a new build apartment in Gravesend. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gravesend
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.
I'm remortgaging my existing home to a buy to let loan with Clydesdale and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The area we are interested in is Gravesend. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two lenders and link together the two deals?
Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make apparent your expectations and requirements.
What is the average conveyancing fee for conveyancing in Gravesend?
The average cost last year for conveyancing in Gravesend was £1,500 not including Land Tax and Land Registry charges.