I was recommended to a lawyer who has given a fee estimate £1350 for leasehold conveyancing in Saltash. I am looking to sell a modern property for £200,000. Is this expensive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Saltash?
The charges are a bit high. If you shop around you might trim some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you mightcome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to check that the conveyancer can act for your bank. Do utilise our search tool to get a quote a Saltash conveyancing practice on the lender’s member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Saltash.
My wife and I have just bought a house in Saltash. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Saltash?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Saltash. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a form called a SPIF. answers provided is misleading, then you may have a claim against the vendor 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 Saltash.
When it comes to lenders such as Aldermore, do Saltash conveyancers incur an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
How can we know in advance if a Saltash conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Saltash seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with HSBC. I assume I don't need a Saltash solicitor on the HSBC panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?
If you have finished paying off your HSBC mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the HSBC mortgage from the register. HSBC, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where HSBC has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- HSBC has instructed the Land Registry to do so
How simple is it to change firm as I need to retain one who is on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Saltash five minutes from me but he is not accepted by The Mortgage Works
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Saltash on the The Mortgage Works panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Saltash. In utilising search facility on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Saltash.
Completion is due on our sale of a £150,000 maisonette in Saltash next Monday. The management company has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Saltash?
For the majority of leasehold sales in Saltash conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :
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Addressing conveyancing due diligence enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in Saltash
Supplying insurance information
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Saltash, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Saltash with over 90 years remaining are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2101
You have 76 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
If instructed can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Saltash ?
Removing or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer