I was referred a conveyancer who has quoted £995 for leasehold conveyancing in Midsomer Norton. I am hoping to downsize from a newly refurbished property for £225,000. Is this too much? Is it in excess of the average fee for conveyancing in Midsomer Norton?

The charges are a bit high. If you shop around you might reduce the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you couldcome to rue choosing an an unknown solicitor. If is important to check that the firm can also act for your lender. Do employ our search tool to find a Midsomer Norton conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Midsomer Norton.

At what point will exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Midsomer Norton and do I need to be at the lawyers office?

Where you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in Midsomer Norton you are invited in to sign contracts. However, the law practices we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not the important part. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to address the formalities at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Midsomer Norton)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Midsomer Norton as I am under a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Midsomer Norton the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Midsomer Norton

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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Midsomer Norton before instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Midsomer Norton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.