We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Staines listed using your comparison tool but have come across alternative fee calculations via the web appear cheaper – how come?
One can find many firms of websites advertising supposedly cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalcosts end up with the final bill markedly uplifted. Solicitors ought to ensure charges set out in terms and conditions should be transparent and reasonable invoiced The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Staines clearly state all charges for the property you plan tobuy.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my rented apartment in Staines by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice for your letting until you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will work towards
I own a freehold house in Staines but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Staines and has limited impact for conveyancing in Staines but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Staines?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Staines. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Staines differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Staines approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Staines tend to purchase the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 Staines or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Staines is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Staines are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Staines you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Staines may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.