Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Wolston who acted for me 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Accord Mortgages Ltd. I am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The quote is slightly on the expensive side. If you are happy to invest time comparing charges you may be able to reduce the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, if you were pleased with the service the firm offered you mightlive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to check that the solicitor can act for Accord Mortgages Ltd. You can employ our search tool to find a Wolston conveyancing firm on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Wolston.

Do the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service execute attended exchange conveyancing in Wolston?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. You should call us to obtain a costs illustration and details as to dates.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Wolston?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Wolston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Completion is due on the disposal of our £200,000 garden flat in Wolston on Monday in a week. The landlords agents has quoted £360 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Wolston?

Wolston conveyancing on leasehold flats often requires the purchaser’s lawyer submitting enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address such questions the majority will be willing to assist. They are entitled to invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is above £800. The management information fee required by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration charges, otherwise the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that you have little option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to sell the property.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Wolston - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How much is the ground rent and service charge? Is there a share of the freehold? Who are the managing agents?

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Wolston based conveyancer who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?

If you haven't yet appointed a conveyancer to start work and at this stage simply received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Wolston that you're thinking of instructing.