Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Malden?
There are a few niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Malden is just one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers have offices.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Malden is more expensive?
Malden leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in Malden but how do I know who I should use?
Do not opt for the lowest Malden conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Malden. I have a mortgage agreed with Barclays. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Kent Reliance are being a right pain. The Malden solicitor who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Kent Reliance are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Kent Reliance have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Kent Reliance have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Kent Reliance may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Malden. I now require my papers however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Malden of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Malden ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further with 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 Malden. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Malden to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Is it possible to change conveyancer as I need to choose a firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Malden round the corner but she is not approved by Nationwide Building Society
It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Malden on the Nationwide Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Malden. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can contrast charges for conveyancing solicitors in Malden and throughout England and Wales.