I was recommended to a solicitor who has sent a quote for £1200 for fixed fee conveyancing in Berkhamsted. I am looking to sell a Victorian property for £300,000. Is this expensive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Berkhamsted?
The charges are a bit high. Where you are willing to invest time comparing fee on a like for like basis you could decrease the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldcome to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to check the solicitor can act for your mortgage company. Do use our search tool to select a Berkhamsted conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Berkhamsted.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to appoint their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a Berkhamsted based conveyancing firm?
You should check but the the probability is that give you one of their panel conveyancers if you want the "fee-free" deal. Call the lender to ask if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Berkhamsted.
Will my lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Berkhamsted.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Berkhamsted. There are those who purchase a house in Berkhamsted, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that may be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Berkhamsted. The standard information supplied to a buyer’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a usual inquiry of the owner to determine if the premises has historically flooded. In the event that the residence has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the seller, then a buyer could issue a compensation claim as a result of such an incorrect answer. The buyer’s solicitors will also carry out an enviro search. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional investigations should be initiated.
I am purchasing my first flat in Berkhamsted with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about this side-deal as it would jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
My company is wishing to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Berkhamsted for below 1500k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Berkhamsted, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or email us so that we can provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Newport but I am based in Berkhamsted. My lawyer (approximately 200 miles from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Berkhamsted who can witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Berkhamsted