What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Basingstoke conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers located in Basingstoke on the Barclays solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental charge for dealing with the Barclays mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Barclays?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner can levy a fee for this. The fee is not set by Barclays but by your Basingstoke lawyer. Some firms on the Barclays panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in July 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, UBS are being pedantic. The Basingstoke solicitor who is on the UBS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but UBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do UBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that UBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why UBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Basingstoke?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Basingstoke will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Basingstoke. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Basingstoke.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Basingstoke it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Basingstoke commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Basingstoke.

three months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Basingstoke took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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 property 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.

In sourcing the world wide web for the term cheap conveyancing in Basingstoke it reveals many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Basingstoke or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Basingstoke vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three fee estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Basingstoke. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Basingstoke are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Basingstoke in which case you should be shopping around for a Basingstoke conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

Basingstoke Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

On the whole the outlay for major works are not included within service charges, although some managing agents in Basingstoke obliged tenants to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for major works. How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? Who are the managing agents?