We are due to exchange on the purchase of a house in Rottingdean but as a result of damage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the seller in the sum of £3k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process however UBS are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?
The solicitor being on a UBS approved list is duty bound to inform UBS of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your conveyancer to notify the price change to UBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, UBS and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Rottingdean.
It is is a decade since I purchased my home in Rottingdean. Conveyancing solicitors have just been appointed on the sale but I am unable to locate my deeds. Is this a major issue?
Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the lender or they could be in the possession of the conveyancers who handled your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring current official copies of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Rottingdean involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it is more tricky but is resolvable.
If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean what would it be?
Do not opt for the lowest Rottingdean conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
We are due to move property in June. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Rottingdean. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from the selling agent but this should only be done when the sellers solicitors inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be given over. You can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Rottingdean or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Rottingdean.
After what feels like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Rottingdean agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have offered on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other apartments in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Co-operative going?
It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then survey, Rottingdean conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should check that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Concerning the next phase this very much dictated by the specifics of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a rising market many purchasers would apply for the mortgage with Co-operative and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their property lawyer to proceed with the conveyancing in Rottingdean.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Rottingdean before instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Rottingdean. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My business partner and I are intending to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Rottingdean for under £1,200?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Rottingdean, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.