Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in New Waltham who conducted the legals 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a loan from Barclays . It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Should I look for a cheaper internet conveyancer?
The estimate fees seem a tad high. If you you were to look around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. That being said, if you were happy with the legal work the firm provided you couldcome to rue choosing an an untested lawyer. If is important to ensure that the solicitor can represent Barclays . Do use our search tool to find a New Waltham conveyancing firm on the Barclays conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in New Waltham.
Me and my partner are about to exchange on the purchase of a house in New Waltham but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree recompense from the vendor in the sum of £2k taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Santander will not permit this. Why were they involved?
Any conveyancer that is on a Santander approved list is obliged to disclose to Santander of any changes to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to disclose the reduction to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in New Waltham.
I got the keys to my house on 11 April and my personal details are still not registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in New Waltham expressed confidence that it should be concluded in less than a month. Are transfers in New Waltham uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in New Waltham registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the buyer has moved in to the premises therefore an expedited registration is not typically top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in New Waltham in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in New Waltham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My business partner and I are hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in New Waltham for below 1500k?
We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in New Waltham, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or call so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.