We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Billericay?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Billericay.
I have an AIP. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would much rather appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Billericay?
You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel solicitors if you take up the "fee-free" deal. Speak to the bank and ask if they allow a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Billericay.
My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Billericay there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Billericay which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Billericay should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
When it comes to lenders such as Skipton, do Billericay lawyers have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Can I be sure that the Billericay conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Billericay seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
I have justbeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Billericay for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Billericay conveyancing specialists.
I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Billericay. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Billericay are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Billericay in which case you should be shopping around for a Billericay conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.
Billericay Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying
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If a Billericay lease has fewer than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the flat. It is worth checking with your lender that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will probably require a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this would cost. For most Billericaylease extensions you would need to own the property for two years in order to be entitled to exercise a lease extension. How is the lease structured? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?
Why can I not complete our conveyancing in Billericay on Good Friday?
This is due to the fact that on completion the funds needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s conveyancing practitioner and currently this can only occur on a business day. It is not possible to complete on a saturday or sunday either.