My fiance’s mother is a property lawyer. I anticipate that I will receive mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Newbury?

It’s advisable to request two or three conveyancing quotes. Make use of our search tool on this page. Whilst amounts seem to be different but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.

How does conveyancing in Newbury differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Newbury approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Newbury usually buy the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Newbury or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Newbury and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Newbury. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Newbury area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Newbury. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Newbury with the intention of expediting the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Newbury can be reduced if you appoint lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and ask them to collate the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers’ conveyancers.
If you are supposed to have a share in the Management Company, you should ensure that you have the original share certificate. Organising a replacement share certificate can be a time consuming formality and frustrates many a Newbury conveyancing deal. Where a duplicate share certificate is necessary, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (if applicable) for this as soon as possible. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Newbury leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring require a licence from the Landlord consenting to such works. Should you fail to have the consents in place do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your solicitor before hand. The majority of landlords or Management Companies in Newbury levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most usual reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Newbury.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Newbury - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? This information is important as a) areas can result in problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will wish to have complete disclosure For most Newbury leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, although there some managing agents in Newbury obliged leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger works.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Newbury. I need to find out if they are on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Could you assist?

One option is to phone your solicitor to check if they are on the bank's approved list. Alternatively please call us and we can make some checks for you. Should the firm not be on the bank panel we can certainly arrange a reputable conveyancing solicitor in Newbury on the panel for your lender.