The solicitor who helped my former purchase has given a fee calculation of £995 for fixed fee conveyancing in Hayes. I am looking to sell a modern house for £200,000. This sounds too much. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Hayes?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. Where you are prepared to expend time scrutinising costs you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you couldlive to regret choosing an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can also act for your bank. You can use our search tool to get a quote a Hayes conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hayes.
We are buying a house and the conveyancer has referenced Chancel Repair for which the house may be liable as it falls into the area of such a church. She has suggested insurance. Is this strictly warranted for conveyancing in Hayes
Unless a previous purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you can expect lawyers handling conveyancing in Hayes to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Hayes. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hayes
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Hayes in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to give a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hayes. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hayes especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Hayes.
In searching the web for the words conveyancing in Hayes it reveals many property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?
The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have bought a property in Hayes or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Hayes vary, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four fee calculations from different law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.
What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Hayes conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hayes conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Hayes conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? Can they put you in touch with clients in Hayes who can give a testimonial?
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Hayes conveyancing firm to assist?
in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to make a decision on the sum to be paid.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Hayes premises is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 69 years.