AssumingI were to acquire a straightforward homein Havering for cash and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Havering?

The sole reduction in fees you would make on is the Havering conveyancing searches. The conveyancer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the sellers conveyancing practitioner, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it won't be meaningful.

Completed the sale of my flat in Havering last May but my buyer keeps calling daily to say their conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Post completion of your house sale your solicitor is duty bound to deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your solicitor should also confirm that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion steps specific conveyancing in Havering.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Havering

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Havering and Solicitor practices in Havering who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

When it comes to lenders such as Skipton, do Havering conveyancers incur a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

We were going to get a AIP from Virgin Money this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Virgin Money recommend any Havering solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Havering solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Virgin Money through the process.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Havering. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Havering

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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Havering it reveals many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?

The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask friends and family who have purchased a property in Havering or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Havering vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.