We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Haydon Bridge endorsed by you but stumbled across some other fee calculations via the web look cheaper – why is this?
One can find lots of solicitors advertising at first sight what seems to be cut price. Our recommendation is to give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish in relation to the quality of the legal work. Some hide fees deep into the terms of engagement. The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Haydon Bridge neverbehave this way.
The Haydon Bridge conveyancing solicitors that just started acting on my purchase in Haydon Bridge have without warning closed. I chose them because I needed a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel and my preferred Haydon Bridge lawyer was not. I sent them a cheque for £250 in advance. What should be my next steps?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them immediately so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new lawyers may be able to assist.
I am intent on selling our home in Haydon Bridge and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Haydon Bridge lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a national conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Haydon Bridge. Having lived in Haydon Bridge for three years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
My husband and I are 18 days into a residential purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Haydon Bridge. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
A conveyancer would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the loan offer been generated? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the new lawyer and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and frustration. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Haydon Bridge
I've recently bought a leasehold property in Haydon Bridge. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Haydon Bridge, conveyancing having been completed October 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Haydon Bridge with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2085
With 60 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Haydon Bridge ?
Removing or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer