At long last a mortgage offer from NatWest for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom maisonette is due within the next few days. Can you recommend a cheap conveyancing solicitor in Paddock Wood?

This site is not designed to assist those in their quest for the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Paddock Wood. Our intention is to offer value for money conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint companies offering ninety nine pound conveyancing in Paddock Wood. The optimum outcome, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you invoiced for extras and still not receive the service required.

My husband and I are approaching an exchange on a flat in Paddock Wood and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my solicitor. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

The conveyancing practitioner is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only report this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

How do I use your search tool to select a conveyancing practitioner in Paddock Wood on the panel for my lender?

First choose a lender such as HSBC Bank, Virgin Money or Platform Home Loans Ltd then type in your preferred area e.g. Paddock Wood. Conveyancing organisations in Paddock Wood and further afield will then be listed.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but reside in Paddock Wood. My solicitor (who is 250 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Paddock Wood to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Paddock Wood based

I’m about to sell my garden flat in Paddock Wood. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have just received a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as you normally would as all ground rent and maintenance payments will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Paddock Wood - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance charges? Is there a share of the freehold? On the whole the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Paddock Wood obliged leasehold owners to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance.