Would the conveyancing practitioners that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Luton?
There are a few auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Luton is just one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers have offices.
I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Luton who is on the Accord Mortgages Ltd solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Accord Mortgages Ltd in certain locations such as Luton. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Should my lawyer be asking questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Luton.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in Luton. There are those who acquire a house in Luton, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that may be carried out by the buyer or by their solicitors which should figure out the risks in Luton. The standard completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer may issue a claim for damages as a result of such an misleading response. The purchaser’s lawyers will also conduct an environmental report. This will reveal whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be initiated.
We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Luton. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has the loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. The conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added costs and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Luton
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Luton. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Luton ?
The majority of houses in Luton are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Luton in which case you should be looking for a Luton conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Luton, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Luton with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2085
With just 60 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
My boyfriend is purchasing a studio flat in Luton. He was given a quote by the conveyancing practitioner recommended by the estate agents and it came to £1300 . It was 7 years ago since I sold and purchased a home and the fee was £495. Have charges really increased to that extent?
What does the conveyancing estimate include? Is it just for the legal fees, or what you will be paying in total (for instance Luton searches, land registry fees, etc)