We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Kent found on your site but stumbled across alternative quotes on the internet appear less pricey – how come?
There are many firms of websites promoting pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalfees result in the completion invoice being escalated. In accordance with regulatory requirements costs set out in terms of engagement should be transparent and reasonable and be applied The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Kent clearly state all legal fees for the property you intend tobuy.
We are soon to complete on the purchase of a property in Kent but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree recompense from the current proprietors of three thousand pounds taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract however TSB will not permit this. Why were they informed?
Any conveyancer that is on a TSB conveyancing panel is duty bound to advise TSB of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your conveyancer to notify the reduction to TSB then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, TSB and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Kent.
At what point does exchange of contracts take place for domestic conveyancing in Kent and am I required to be at the conveyancers office?
If you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Kent you are welcome to attend to sign documents. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Kent)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
A relative pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Kent there could be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Kent which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Kent should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
My wife and I buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Kent. We would like to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will legal investigations on the property involve checks to see if these works are permitted?
Your property lawyer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Kent will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or need the consent of another owner. Some works require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. Kent conveyancing lawyers are instructed. How long does it take for Nationwide to forward the offer to the solicitor?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Nationwide completed the survey? Have you advised Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Kent prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a loan on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Kent. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Kent to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in Kent?
Conveyancing - in Kent or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re buying and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the vendor to remedy the problems before you move in.