Me and my partner are due to complete buying a property in Leatherhead but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree reparation from the owner of £3k in the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract yet Lloyds are not allowing this. Why were they informed?
Any lawyer that is on a Lloyds conveyancing panel is obliged to inform Lloyds of any amendments to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to report the price change to Lloyds then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Lloyds and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Leatherhead.
I am considering applying for a HSBC mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Leatherhead with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for HSBC ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but HSBC will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
What can a local search inform me about the property we're buying in Leatherhead?
Leatherhead conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Leatherhead conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.
2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Leatherhead completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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.
My uncle has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Leatherhead. Do I follow his guidance?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Leatherhead conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm you're considering.
Been looking for a conveyancer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Leatherhead. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, no onward chain. Had an estimate from a property lawyer for £1000 excluding VAT which is a tad high considering its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Leatherhead?
Considering it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the lowest for a Leatherhead solicitor firm.