How do I search for the right solicitor to provide a first class service for my conveyancing in Benfleet?
Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they would recommend.
Option 2 is to use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Benfleet. Phone two or three listed and ask them to email you their conveyancing charges and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle your legal process ahead ofcommitting.
Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your personal expectations including area of the property,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Don't take the bait of low cost conveyancing in Benfleet
In reading consumer advice sites for a recommended lawyer in Benfleet, many advise that I must look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's biggest lenders. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Benfleet is one of the numerous areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited solicitors.
I am buying a property and the solicitor has mentioned Chancel Repair to which the property could be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has suggested insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Benfleet
Unless a previous purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Benfleet to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a property in Swansea but I am based in Benfleet. My conveyancer (based 300 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Benfleet to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Benfleet based
My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Benfleet. Conveyancing and HSBC Bank mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Benfleet who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
First contact HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Benfleet conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I acquired a studio flat in Benfleet, conveyancing was carried out 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding flats in Benfleet with over 90 years remaining are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2096
With 70 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
What happens where there is an issue with the searches conducted as part of our conveyancing in Benfleet?
Normally, almost all concerns disclosed in Benfleet conveyancing search responses can be addressed prior to completion or indemnity insurance can be obtained. It is important to note that even though you intend on buying the property and may be willing to live with the search results, your building society or bank may not, and ultimately the decision rests with them.