My friend's step-father is a solicitor. I suspect that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Groby and Ratby?
It’s advisable to get two or three conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this page. You will notice that charges will be different but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
We are a couple about to exchange contracts for a ground floor flat in Groby and Ratby. We encountered a stumbling block. Our mortgage offer with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society runs out on 28/4/2025 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 30/4/2025. Is it possible to extend the mortgage offer?
The person best placed to address this issue is your solicitors who is in a position to calculate if he or she is corresponding with the lender, owner’s solicitors, property agents or possibly all parties based on the history of your transaction as of today.
How easy is it to use your search app to select a conveyancing lawyer in Groby and Ratby on the approved list for my bank?
Step one is to choose a mortgage company such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Chelsea Building Society or TSB then specify your location e.g. Groby and Ratby. Conveyancing organisations in Groby and Ratby and beyond will then be identified.
My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, but the agent told us that the seller will only go ahead if we use the agent's recommended conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Groby and Ratby
It is unlikely the owners are driving this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is going to damage their objectives. Contact the owners directly and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to use your preferred Groby and Ratby conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Groby and Ratby. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Groby and Ratby are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Groby and Ratby in which case you should be looking for a Groby and Ratby conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.