Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Great Missenden who completed the legal work 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a home loan from Barclays . It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or do I try and find a cheaper internet property lawyer?
The estimate does seem a little on the high side. If you you were to look around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, if you were satisfied with the legal work the firm gave you mightcome to rue opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to check that the solicitor can represent Barclays . Do use our search tool to select a Great Missenden conveyancing firm on the Barclays approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Great Missenden.
Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site conduct conveyancing in Great Missenden by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Please call us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Great Missenden?
Do check but the chances are that give you one of their panel lawyers where you want the "fee-free" incentive. Call the mortgage company to check if they offer you a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Great Missenden.
My colleague suggested that if I am buying in Great Missenden I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is usually included in the estimate for your Great Missenden conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out significant information about Great Missenden around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Great Missenden Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Great Missenden Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Great Missenden.
What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Great Missenden?
At this site obtain a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Great Missenden. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you choose them for your conveyancing in Great Missenden
I own a leasehold flat in Great Missenden. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Great Missenden who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Great Missenden conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Great Missenden - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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How long is the Lease? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they can either make your living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people if they are happy with their service. Finally, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending the funds.