My partner’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Old Ford?
It’s a good idea to obtain two or three conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The prices will be different but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
We see that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Old Ford?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Old Ford.
I am considering applying for a Yorkshire BS mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Old Ford with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Yorkshire BS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Old Ford what would it be?
It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Old Ford conveyancing costs illustration. 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 go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Old Ford. Will the solicitor order the EPC or should I organise this?
Following the demise of Home Packs, energy performance certificates remained a required part of selling a property. An EPC should be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. Where you are using a Old Ford conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with reputable Old Ford energy assessors
UBS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a apartment in Old Ford has been agreed to, what are the next steps?
Your property agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancer's details (be sure the conveyancers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone UBS or your broker and finalise any outstanding forms. UBS will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about ten days to receive the mortgage offer. UBS will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Old Ford.
I have recentlybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Old Ford for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Old Ford conveyancing specialists.
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one close by in Old Ford I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Old Ford suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.