My family lawyer has sent a quote for £1700 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Alresford. I’m hoping to sell a purpose built detached home for £200,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Alresford?
The charges are a tad high. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you couldlive to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to enquire that the solicitor can act for your lender. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Alresford conveyancing company on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Alresford.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Alresford
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Alresford and Solicitor firms in Alresford to choose from We would stress that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. The two can handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Are all Alresford Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing list of approved solicitors?
Some major banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Alresford. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I have a semi-detached Edwardian property in Alresford. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and HSBC Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Alresford and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Alresford is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Alresford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Alresford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Alresford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Alresford for my sale. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
Helen (my wife) and I may need to sub-let our Alresford basement flat for a while due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Alresford conveyancing practice in 2001 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to get any advice as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
Even though your last Alresford conveyancing solicitor is not around you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the property. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you must seek consent from your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of prior consent. The consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If your lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
Alresford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying
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Be sure to enquire if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Alresford leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Alresford. If you like the apartmentin Alresford yet your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a hard compromise. Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that will increase the maintenance charges? How is the lease structured?