We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Grays who is on the Yorkshire BS approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Grays.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the Nationwide Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Grays?
The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Grays
Do not opt for the cheapest Grays conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Grays. My mortgage broker pressured me to appoint their conveyancing practitioner. I paid an advanced payment of £175. Shortly after, the lawyer contacted me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Skipton panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
After what seems like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in Grays accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have placed an offer on a property, however it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other properties booked. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Grays. What should be my next step? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Kent Reliance?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Grays conveyancing search charges, etc). The first thing to do is ensure that your solicitor is on the Kent Reliance approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much depends on the specifics of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a hot market some home buyers would apply for a home loan with Kent Reliance and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their lawyer to press on with the conveyancing in Grays.
I require expedited conveyancing in Grays as I am faced with pressure to complete within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Grays the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Is there anything unique about your site and alternative internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Grays?
At this site receive a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Grays. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not charge firms a fee if you instruct them for your conveyancing in Grays
My partner and I may need to let out our Grays 1st floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Grays conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
A small minority of properties in Grays do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Grays conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Grays conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Grays property is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case was in relation to 13 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 76 years.