We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Knaphill recommended by you but have come across some other costs illustrations via the web seem cheaper – how come?
There are plenty of conveyancing outfits advertising at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to want to be penny wise pound foolish over the quality of the legal work. Some hide extras well inside the terms of business. The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Knaphill neverdo this.
Do the conveyancing solicitors identified through your search tool carry out auction conveyancing in Knaphill?
There are a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Knaphill is one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers are based.
I am purchasing a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Knaphill who is on the Virgin Money solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money in certain locations such as Knaphill. We dont recommend any particular firm.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Knaphill I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Knaphill for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
I yesterday found out that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Knaphill is related to the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this permitted?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. Where you are obtaining mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many banks have specific requirements on this. For example for Santander A&L as of 21/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :