Why would I appoint a Maidstone conveyancing solicitors firm given that national conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
Its a good idea to scrutinise conveyancing costs in Maidstone and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t expend your energy hunting for the lowest priced Maidstone conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't take the place of a phone call and can never replicate a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to headway making sure that you are never in the dark. Should it ever be necessary to contact the office you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you are in the know.
I bought my home on 3 January and my personal details is yet to be registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Maidstone expressed confidence that it would be dealt with in less than a month. Are transfers in Maidstone particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Maidstone registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any other parties. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration is effected once the purchaser has moved in to the property thus an expedited registration is not usually top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Maidstone differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Maidstone approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Maidstone tend to purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Maidstone or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Maidstone prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not give a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Maidstone. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Maidstone especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Maidstone.
I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Maidstone. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have recently had a yearly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the invoice as normal given that all rents and maintenance charges should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Maidstone Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? How is the lease structured? Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that could add a premium to the maintenance costs?
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Maidstone being on the lender 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 Maidstone conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Maidstone knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..