My friend's step-father is a conveyancer. I expect that I can be offered preferential pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Redditch?
It’s sensible to look for 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this site. You will notice that charges seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
We are a couple about to exchange contracts for a semi detached house in Redditch. We have hit a problem. Our mortgage offer with Platform Home Loans Ltd runs out on 19/8/2025 but the vendors are insisting on a completion date of 21/8/2025. Is it possible to prolong the loan offer?
The best person to deal with your concern is your lawyer who will hopefully determine whether he or she is corresponding with the mortgage company, owner’s solicitors, estate agents or indeed all three given the history of your house move as of today.
I am selling our home in Redditch and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Redditch. We have lived in Redditch for three years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Redditch concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Redditch ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Redditch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Redditch especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Redditch.
Am I right to be wary by estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Redditch conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest solicitors to use. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your own conveyancer. Don't forget that some banks specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.