Is there a reason to appoint a Norwood conveyancing company given that national conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Norwood and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with getting the lowest priced Norwood conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and can never replicate a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to call the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are in the know.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Norwood. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 1/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Various online forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for delay in Norwood conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Norwood.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Norwood 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware exactly where to look for all the appropriate documentation so you can buy or sell your house without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on your premises.
Should I be wary that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Norwood conveyancing company?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend solicitors to retain. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that most banks have an approved list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender aspect of your home move.
I have just appointed agents to market my garden apartment in Norwood. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently received a yearly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?
It best that you discharge the service charge as usual as all ground rent and service invoices should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, 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.
I bought a basement flat in Norwood, conveyancing was carried out in 1995. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Norwood with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2089
With 64 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £14,300 and £16,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.