Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Bursledon is more expensive?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Bursledon and elsewhere usually necessitates extra work compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes lease investigation, liaising with the landlord concerning serving appropriate notices, securing current service charge and management information, obtaining the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first granted.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Skipton. Bursledon conveyancing practitioners have been appointed. How long does it take for Skipton to send the offer to the solicitor?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Skipton conducted the survey? Have you advised Skipton as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Skipton conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I am expecting a DIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Bursledon solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Bursledon solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
I have instructed a Bursledon conveyancing practitioner having made sure that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Santander will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Santander will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancing practitioner will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Bursledon postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Bursledon.
I require expedited conveyancing in Bursledon as I am under a deadline to exchange contracts in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Bursledon the following are instances of issues that can appear and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Do I need to be wary about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Bursledon conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often suggestions from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all suggest solicitors to instruct. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there might be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that the majority of lenders have an approved list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender related work in your transaction.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but live in Bursledon. My conveyancer (based 235 miles awayneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Bursledon to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Bursledon based