My family lawyer has given a fee calculation of £1700 for leasehold conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth. I’m hoping to downsize from a Edwardian detached home for £175,000. Is this over the top? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth?

The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. Where you are prepared to expend time comparing fee on a like for like basis you might shave off some of the expense by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you maycome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure that the firm can also act for your bank. You can employ our comparison tool to find a Sawbridgeworth conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Sawbridgeworth.

We are purchasing our first house. Our conveyancing practitioner has texted usto ask if we would like to order additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's recommended for conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth

The scope of Sawbridgeworth conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could provide. You may then make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Should you be unsure, ask the property lawyer to advise.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Sawbridgeworth? Why is this being asked of me?

Sawbridgeworth conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to check the ID of any client with a view to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (typically a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (usually a Utility Bill less than 3 months old).

Evidence of the origin of monies is also required in compliance with the money laundering laws as solicitors are obliged to investigate that the money you are using to acquire a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase price if you are buying mortgage free) has originated from a reputable source (such as employment savings) rather than the proceeds of illegitimate behaviour.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Sawbridgeworth I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sawbridgeworth in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Sawbridgeworth for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training purposes.