Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Lancing who conducted the legals two years ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from Alliance & Leicester . It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Stick with what I know or should I seek out a cheaper internet conveyancer?
The charges are a tad high. If you are content to invest time contrasting charges you might trim some of the expense by say a hundred pounds. That being said, assuming were satisfied with the assistance the firm gave you maycome to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to enquire that the firm can represent Alliance & Leicester . You can employ our search tool to select a Lancing conveyancing firm on the Alliance & Leicester approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Lancing.
Our lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Lancing but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Lancing local to me. Are you able to assist?
The minority of Lancing conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to locate a Lancing conveyancing solicitor on the on the bank panel.
How does conveyancing in Lancing differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Lancing contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Lancing typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Lancing or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Lancing I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Lancing in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.
There are a lot of houses in Lancing on private roads. We are buying such a house. Are there any advantages to buying a house on a private road?
Lancing conveyancing practices are used to transacting propertieson unadopted roads. Your property lawyer should investigate Land Registry data to find any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that owners pay into for the upkeep of the road. If one exists, the road should be maintained and appear nicer than council owned.