I was referred a conveyancer who has sent a quote for £1400 for freehold conveyancing in West Drayton. I am hoping to sell a newly refurbished property for £125,000. Is this over the top? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in West Drayton?
The quote is fractionally on the steep side. Where you are willing to invest time contrasting charges you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, you mightlive to rue choosing an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure the firm can act for your bank. You can make use of our comparison tool to locate a West Drayton conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in West Drayton.
As I am unsure how the conveyancing bit works what is the most important advice you can impart regarding purchase conveyancing in West Drayton?
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in West Drayton and elsewhere in West London is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the vendor, selling agent and on occasion your mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in West Drayton an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.
Every so often a third party with a vested interest will try and persuade you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do something that is contrary to your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in West Drayton 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor will know exactly where to find all the suitable documentation so you can purchase or sell your house without a hitch. Where copies are not available, your solicitor may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your premises.
I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in West Drayton it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?
The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in West Drayton or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in West Drayton vary, so it's advisable to secure at least three estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.
I've recently bought a leasehold house in West Drayton. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I inherited a ground-floor 1960’s flat in West Drayton. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium due for a lease extension?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a West Drayton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a West Drayton property is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 69 years.
I note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the lender conveyancing panel. Do West Drayton conveyancing firms pay you a commission if I retain them for my house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the lender conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in West Drayton.