I selected a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Blyth recently. Reviewing the Terms it is apparent thatI am on the hook for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to choose a web based conveyancing company offering no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Blyth?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract the transactions that fail to complete. Please beware that these arrangements rarely protect you from disbursements e.g. Blyth conveyancing search charges.
We are buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Blyth who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Blyth.
When it comes to lenders such as Clydesdale, do Blyth conveyancers incur an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Blyth. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department 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 who will take matters further.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Blyth on 16/9/2025, valuation was booked 3 days after, received a clean bill of health. Conveyancer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Co-operative and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Are Co-operative entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Blyth ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a loan on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Blyth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Blyth especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Blyth.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Blyth and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides protection to business leaseholders, granting the right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Blyth
If all goes to plan we aim to complete the sale of our £150,000 flat in Blyth in 5 days. The management company has quoted £312 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Blyth?
Blyth conveyancing on leasehold apartments often requires the purchaser’s solicitor submitting enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries the majority will be willing to do so. They may levy a reasonable charge for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it is above £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration charges, otherwise the charge is not strictly payable. In reality one has no option but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Blyth - Examples of Queries before Purchasing
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This information is important as a) areas may result in problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will need to have all the details How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the property?