We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Longlands listed on your site but have come across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less expensive – how come?
One can find plenty of solicitors advertising supposedly cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees end up with the closing invoice markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements fees listed in terms of engagement should be equitable invoiced The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Longlands clearly state all charges for the property you plan topurchase.
My conveyancer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the property we are purchasing in Longlands. The other side have suggested title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our lawyer has advised that he must check that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?
Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their provisions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with.
I own a freehold house in Longlands but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Longlands and has limited impact for conveyancing in Longlands but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
I am downsizing from our house in Longlands and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Longlands lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Longlands. Having lived in Longlands for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, yet the property agent told us that the owners will only proceed if we use the agent's recommended solicitors as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Longlands
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is not the way to achieve this. Contact the vendors directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to instruct your preferred Longlands conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds set by corporate headquarters.
Our conveyancing in Longlands is completing this Friday, but the sellers I am buying from has asked to move out on the Saturday afternoon. Can I agree to this?
If you need a mortgage then your property lawyer will require that the property isvacant on Friday - the mortgage company will compel it.