We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Murton endorsed on your site but have come across alternative estimates via the web appear cheaper – why is this?
There are numerous solicitors advertising so-called cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not extrafees end up with the completion fee being escalated. According to the Legal Ombudsman costs set out in terms of engagement should be equitable and be applied The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Murton genuinely set out all costs for the property you plan tobuy.
Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Murton. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?
Given that you have now legally committed yourself to purchase you will need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you are facing a pending a fixed date to complete the transaction. An auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke auction pack. This should include most,if not all of the documents that your solicitor will need. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the legal papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that your finances are organised to complete on the on the contractual date .
I currently have a mortgage with Aldermore for my property in Murton. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Aldermore?
Your original mortgage agreement with Aldermore will provide that you need their approval prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Aldermore’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Aldermore will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Aldermore directly. You need not do this via a Aldermore conveyancing panel lawyer.
My offer was accepted on an apartment in Murton on 4/12/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, all came back fine. Solicitor appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nottingham and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nottingham to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
My wife and I are selling our property in Murton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Murton lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Murton. Having lived in Murton for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You must check with 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)
It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Murton took place. 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 premises 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.
How does conveyancing in Murton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Murton contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Murton tend to purchase the site, 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 Murton or who has acted in the same development.
Expecting to complete next month on a leasehold property in Murton. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Murton should include some of the following:
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Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? Information as to the provision in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the wider rights a leaseholder enjoys Does the lease prevent you from subletting the property, or working from home Ground rent - how much and what the invoice dates are, and also know whether this is subject to change It needs to be made clear to you if the lease allows you to change or improve anything in the property- you must be made aware as to whether it applies to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is required
I inherited a garden flat in Murton, conveyancing was carried out 8 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Murton with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2103
With just 77 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £7,600 and £8,800 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.