Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Kidsgrove who completed the legal work two years ago requesting a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a home loan from Bank of Scotland. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?
The quote is slightly on the steep side. If you are content to spend time contrasting costs you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the assistance the firm offered you maycome to rue choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to check that the firm can act for Bank of Scotland. Do utilise our search tool to select a Kidsgrove conveyancing firm on the Bank of Scotland approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Kidsgrove.
I just bought a flat at auction in Kidsgrove. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?
Now that you are for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the property. All auction property will have a corresponding auction pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the documents that your solicitor requires. In the case of leasehold premises the legal papers may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to the conveyancer instructed by you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the on the contractual date .
When it comes to lenders such as Skipton, do Kidsgrove conveyancers have to pay an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Can I be sure that the Kidsgrove conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Kidsgrove seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.
Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the main cause of stalling in Kidsgrove house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Kidsgrove.
It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Kidsgrove took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Kidsgrove in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Kidsgrove. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Kidsgrove for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
Members of the public may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.