I am looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Benson who is on the Coventry Building Society approved. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry Building Society in certain locations such as Benson. We dont recommend any particular firm.
I am aiming to move home in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Benson. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen before I stumbled across your site.
On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your selling agent but this should only happen when the sellers conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you should tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Benson or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Benson.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Benson. I have a mortgage offer with Nationwide. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.
After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Benson. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an advanced payment of £200. A few days later, the conveyancing practitioner called me to say that they were not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Virgin Money panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Benson completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Benson ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Benson. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Benson especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Benson.
Should I use a Benson conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am purchasing? An old friend can handle the legal formalities but they are based 300miles drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Benson conveyancing practice is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Benson know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and the majority were happy that must trump using an unknown Benson conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.
What type of premises does your Benson conveyancing estimates relate to?
Our conveyancing quotes are only appropriate to standard domestic premises in England & Wales. Should you have any different needs for instance industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Benson please telephone us to consider your requirements .