My family lawyer has given a fee calculation of £995 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Thornton. I’m hoping to downsize from a Georgian property for £275,000. This sounds overpriced. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Thornton?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue choosing an an unknown solicitor. Don't forget to enquire that the conveyancer can represent your lender. You can employ our comparison tool to find a Thornton conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Thornton.
three months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Thornton took place. I have checked the Land Registry site 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 residence 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.
I am buying a new build flat in Thornton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Thornton
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.
I was pointed in your direction by numerous selling agents in Thornton to choose a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers ahead of a competitor’s?
We refuse to make any referral fee for sending work in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Thornton for my remortgage. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
One may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
My parents are unable to locate their Thornton land registry title on the site. They have a vague memory back in the 60’s when they purchased the property there were complications regarding the address not being identified on some systems.
Nearly all premises in Thornton should show up. Have you endevoured to search with just the postcode. Ordinarily it will mention all the premises inside that postcode. Assuming the property is registered it will show up with a title number. If they bought fifty years ago it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The address could still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to locate the original title documentation which might be with your parent’s bank.