I was referred a lawyer who has given a fee calculation of £1400 for no move no fee conveyancing in Wickford. I am hoping to sell a newly refurbished detached home for £150,000. This appears expensive. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Wickford?

The charges are a bit high. If you are happy to expend time comparing costs you might trim some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, you couldcome to regret choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to be sure that the solicitor can act for your mortgage company. Do utilise our comparison tool to select a Wickford conveyancing firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Wickford.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is expelled from the TSB Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Wickford?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

My step-father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Wickford. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or family who have used the firm you're contemplating using.

Planning to complete next month on a studio apartment in Wickford. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they are sending me a report next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Wickford should include some of the following:

The total extent of the premises. This may be the property itself but might include a attic or cellar if relevant. Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? Whether your lease provides for a reserve account for major repairs? You should have a good understanding of the insurance requirements

Leasehold Conveyancing in Wickford - Examples of Queries before buying

Who manages the building? You should want to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will either make your living at the property much simpler or uncomfortable. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Ask other tenants what they think of them. On a final note, find out the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending the funds. The best form of lease structure is if the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this situation the tenants have control and even though a managing agent is often employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders.

Living abroad it is not practicable to travel my Wickford conveyancing lawyers office to sign documents for conveyancing in Wickford – will this be an issue?

You need not be concerned. Wickford conveyancing lawyers can handle home moves for clients across the country. You are unlikely to be required to meet your lawyer in the flesh at a Wickford conveyancers office. Almost all lawyer can undertake all communications through post, email, telephone and fax.