My partner’s uncle is a property lawyer. I anticipate that I will be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Paddock Wood?
It’s a good idea to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. You will notice that prices do vary but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is true with most professions.
I require fast conveyancing in Paddock Wood as I have a deadline to complete inside 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Paddock Wood the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
I have recentlydiscovered that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Paddock Wood for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Paddock Wood conveyancing specialists.
I am buying my first flat in Paddock Wood with a loan from Coventry Building Society. The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not reveal to my lawyer about the side-deal as it could jeopardize my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Paddock Wood ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Paddock Wood. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Paddock Wood especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Paddock Wood.
Is it best to choose a Paddock Wood conveyancing practitioner based in the area that I am buying? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal work but her office is 200miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Paddock Wood conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign documents, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Paddock Wood know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Paddock Wood conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.