I am in the throes of switching my current residential home loan to a Buy to Let Barclays mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I must appoint a solicitor as part of the process. I spoke to my former Stretford conveyancing solicitor who who conducted the conveyancing when I initially purchased the house. The fee estimate sent of £470 has shocked me as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are happy to expend time comparing quotes you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, if you were pleased with the service the firm offered you maycome to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to ensure the conveyancer can also act for Barclays . You can utilise our search tool to select a Stretford conveyancing firm on the Barclays approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Stretford.
Can the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site conduct conveyancing in Stretford by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct 24hr exchanges. You should e-mail us to obtain a costs illustration and details as to dates.
I purchased a freehold residence in Stretford but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Stretford and has limited impact for conveyancing in Stretford 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
We are planning to purchase with Coventry BS. We have called around locally yet am struggling to find a Stretford conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Can you help?
Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type Stretford or your preferred area and you will discover numerous conveyancers based in Stretford or nearest you.
We are a couple of weeks into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to do our conveyancing in Stretford. I am not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be really bad in order to consider changing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added fees and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Stretford
Planning to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Stretford. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Stretford should include some of the following:
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The total extent of the premises. This might be the property itself but may incorporate a loft or storage are if appropriate. You should know if the lease permits you to add or improve aspects of the premises- you must be made aware as to whether it applies to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether licences for alterations is required Setting out your rights in respect of common areas in the block.For example, does the lease permit a right of way over an accessway or hallways? What you can do if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease? You must be informed what is to be regarded as a Nuisance in the lease
I inherited a 1st floor flat in Stretford, conveyancing was carried out in 2005. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Stretford with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2090
With 65 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered 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 getting professional advice.