Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Raglan is not on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of his conveyancing?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Raglan conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Raglan?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. You should call us to secure a fee calculation and details as to availability.
How does conveyancing in Raglan differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Raglan approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Raglan typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Raglan or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Raglan I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Raglan suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.
My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Raglan for below 2k?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Raglan, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email us so that we may provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
Developers have put forward a property lawyer and I've obtained a quote from them. They are almost two hundred pounds less expensive than my local Raglan solicitor. Should I use them?
Builders often have lists of solicitors who expedite matters and who know the builder's contract and conveyancing practitioner. As many developers offer an inducement to select their approved lawyer for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a builder won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they demand an exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not opting for the suggested property lawyer is that they may be hesitant to 'push' your interests at the risk of alienating the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the case you should remain with your high street Raglan lawyer.