I was recommended to a lawyer who has quoted £1700 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Pentonville. I am looking to sell a Georgian property for £125,000. This appears too much. Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Pentonville?
The charges are a tad high. If you are happy to spend time comparing quotes you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say a hundred pounds. That being said, you mightcome to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to enquire the firm can also act for your lender. Do make use of our comparison tool to find a Pentonville conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Pentonville.
We were just about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Pentonville. We have hit a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Virgin Money expires on 10/2/2025 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 12/2/2025. Can one extend the mortgage expiry date?
The best person to deal with your concern is your lawyer who will determine whether he or she is better off negotiating with the mortgage company, seller’s solicitors, property agents or possibly all three based on the circumstances your conveyancing to date.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Pentonville. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/12/2024, the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a new build flat in Pentonville. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Pentonville
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
I have been recommended by numerous property agents in Pentonville to find a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your site ahead of a competitor’s?
We don’t offer any referral fee for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
We are one month into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Pentonville. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
They would need to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating expenses and complications. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Pentonville