The conveyancer who helped my former purchase has sent a quote for £1400 for leasehold conveyancing in Presteigne. I am selling a Victorian detached home for £200,000. Are these estimated fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Presteigne?
The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you maylive to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can act for your bank. You can use our comparison tool to select a Presteigne conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Presteigne.
Last October we completed a house move in Presteigne. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Presteigne?
The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Presteigne. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor fills in a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers proves to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Presteigne.
Is there a search tool that I can utilise to check that the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Presteigne is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Lloyds TSB Bank thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in another set of legal fees.
You should take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Pick the lender and type ‘Presteigne’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers located in Presteigne or near you.
I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Presteigne for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check 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 Presteigne conveyancing specialists.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a residence in Neath but I am based in Presteigne. My conveyancer (based 200 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Presteigne who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Presteigne based
What are the distinct benefits to selecting a high street solicitor in Presteigne
Plenty of house movers in Presteigne choose a local lawyer so that they can visit if they have questions, and to deliver documents rather than run the risk of relying on the Royal Mail.
There is a slight edge when selecting a lawyer nearby to the premises you are hoping to purchase, due to the knowledge of the area and possible local issues - however this is moot. Many conveyancers are now by way of email and could be anywhere in the world.