We opted for a Crowborough based solicitor for my conveyancing in Crowborough recently. Reviewing the Terms it is apparent thatwe are liable for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and appoint an internet solicitor practice offering no move no charge conveyancing in Crowborough?
Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to neutralise those cases that abort. Also remember that these offerings tend not to cover expenditure such as Crowborough conveyancing search expenses.
three months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Crowborough took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and found one near me in Crowborough I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Crowborough in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Crowborough and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Crowborough is one of the many areas of the UK in which our lawyers have offices
My husband and I are hoping to buy a three room apartmentin Crowborough with a loan from a bank. We have selected a lawyer in Crowborough however our lender advise he's not on their "panel". Apparently we need to choose from the our lender panel firms or keep our Crowborough solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent our lender. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that our mortgage company use our Crowborough lawyer?
No, not really. The lender home loan offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that solicitors will on the lender's conveyancing panel. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels, including many conveyancing solicitors in Crowborough : a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for your lender.