Having been referred to your organisation we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Shenfield found on your site but stumbled across alternative quotes on the internet look less pricey – why is this?
You can find plenty of firms promoting pretending to offer cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalfees end up with the completion bill mounting up beyond all recognition. In accordance with regulatory requirements charges set out in terms of engagement should be equitable invoiced The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Shenfield genuinely set out all legal fees for a residential conveyancing matter.
Will my solicitor be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Shenfield.
Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Shenfield. There are those who purchase a house in Shenfield, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their lawyers which will figure out the risks in Shenfield. The standard property information forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a standard question of the vendor to determine if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer could bring a claim for damages stemming from an incorrect answer. The buyer’s solicitors may also order an enviro search. This should higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional inquiries will need to be carried out.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Shenfield completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent advised that the vendor will only issue a contract if we instruct the agent's chosen conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Shenfield
It is highly unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is going to damage their objectives. Contact the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to appoint your preferred Shenfield conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by corporate headquarters.
I own a leasehold house in Shenfield. Conveyancing and Nationwide Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Shenfield who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Shenfield conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Shenfield, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent flats in Shenfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2093
With 68 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Been searching for a property lawyer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Shenfield. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to discharge, no hurry, currently vacant. Had a quote from a conveyancing practitioner for £800 plus VAT which is a tad high considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Shenfield?
As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in Shenfield.