I was notified recently by my mortgage broker that my Kingsdown lawyer is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to call your Kingsdown lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Kingsdown last February but my buyer keeps whats apping every few hours complaining that their lawyer needs to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done following completion?
Following your house sale your lawyer should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Kingsdown.
I am planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kingsdown who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money in certain locations such as Kingsdown. We dont recommend any particular firm.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Swansea but live in Kingsdown. My conveyancer (approximately 250 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Kingsdown to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Kingsdown based
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Kingsdown conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Kingsdown conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Kingsdown conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Kingsdown who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Kingsdown, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Kingsdown with an extended lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2093
With only 67 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues 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.
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Kingsdown being on the bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our lender?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Kingsdown conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Kingsdown knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..