We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Grange Over Sands listed using your comparison tool but stumbled across alternative quotes via the web look cheaper – why is this?
One can find numerous solicitors offering at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We would encourage you to think long and hard about how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the quality of the legal work. Some embed extras deep into the terms of business. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Grange Over Sands neverdo this.
Me and my brother own a terraced Victorian property in Grange Over Sands. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Grange Over Sands and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
How easy is it to transfer to a new firm as I need to select one who is on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing panel. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Grange Over Sands round the corner but the firm is not approved by Birmingham Midshires
It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Grange Over Sands on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Grange Over Sands. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Grange Over Sands.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Grange Over Sands for my home move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.
I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Grange Over Sands. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Grange Over Sands are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Grange Over Sands so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Grange Over Sands conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.