My family solicitor has quoted £1200 for freehold conveyancing in Gallows Corner. I am looking to sell a Edwardian property for £225,000. Are these estimated fees excessive? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Gallows Corner?

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. Where you are happy to invest time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you might decrease the fees slightly by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldlive to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to be sure the conveyancer can represent your mortgage company. Do make use of our search tool to select a Gallows Corner conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Gallows Corner.

I am selling our house in Gallows Corner and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Gallows Corner conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Gallows Corner. Having lived in Gallows Corner for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Gallows Corner. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gallows Corner

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Gallows Corner I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Gallows Corner suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I need to review costs for conveyancing in Gallows Corner from numerous lawyer and appoint one. Should I ask them to sit tight until I I have an offer accepted on a flat.

You should wait to request your solicitor to commence work and submit searches once the offer has been agreed to on the property especially as Gallows Corner conveyancing searches are not cheap.