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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Richmond

I am in the market for a low cost conveyancer. Do I opt for a web based conveyancer rather than a local Richmond conveyancing lawyer?

Richmond is a unique place, where regional insight is a significant benefit. The relaxed pace of life has an upside – but not when it comes to your home move. The property lawyers that we work with possess vast Richmond know how with a proactive, can doapproach that helps the conveyancing to progress with the minimum of fuss. It will certainly help if they benefit from good rapport with mortgage brokers, search providers, surveyors and counterpart Richmond conveyancing practitioners

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Richmond in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Richmond. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Richmond especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Richmond.

What does commercial conveyancing in Richmond cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Richmond incorporates a wide range of advice, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

Am I better off to use a Richmond conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? An old friend can perform the legal formalities however they are based approximately 350miles drive away.

The benefit of a high street Richmond conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and they were impressed that must surpass using an unfamiliar Richmond conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

What could I expect to pay for conveyancing in Richmond?

The amount you are charged for Richmond conveyancing fees are likely to be calculated at:

  1. a set sum; or
  2. on a time spent basis (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).

In reality very few Richmond conveyancing firms invoice on an hourly basis

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