My friend's brother is a conveyancer. I suspect that I will be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Greater Manchester?
It’s a good idea to get multiple conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this site. The quotes do be different but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with most professions.
We're in Greater Manchester, First time buyers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Principality , and our solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no property lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Greater Manchester I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Greater Manchester for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.
What is different about your site and other internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Greater Manchester?
At this site receive an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Greater Manchester. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral deals with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the most commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Greater Manchester
I am a couple of weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to carry out the conveyancing in Greater Manchester. I am not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would need to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Greater Manchester