My partner’s uncle is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Tilbury?
It’s wise to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges will be different but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Finally the sale completed on my house in Tilbury last October but my buyer keeps telephoning me to say his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Following your house sale your conveyancer should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also confirm that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in Tilbury.
I am considering applying for a Co-operative mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Tilbury with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Co-operative ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Co-operative will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Tilbury. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Tilbury
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If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.
I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Tilbury it brings up numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?
The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Tilbury or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Tilbury vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four quotes from different property lawyers. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.
Back In 2003, I bought a leasehold flat in Tilbury. Conveyancing and Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage are in place. 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 1998. The conveyancing practitioner in Tilbury who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Tilbury conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Tilbury - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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Make sure you discover if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Tilbury. If you love the apartmentin Tilbury but your dog can’t move with you then you will be presented with a hard determination. What restrictions are contained in the Tilbury Lease? Where a Tilbury lease has fewer than eighty years it will impact the value of the apartment. Check with your bank that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will probably have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have been the owner of the residence for 24 months before you are entitled to extend the lease.