We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Canterbury listed using your search tool but stumbled across some other fee calculations on the internet appear less pricey – why is this?
You can find lots of conveyancing organisations offering what appear to be very low prices. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the standard of the legal work. Many of them highlight a budget fee to tease you but hide extra costs in the small print..
We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Canterbury who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a 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 Canterbury.
Having spent time reviewing consumer advice sites for a cheap solicitor in Canterbury, many say that I must instruct a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes via the scheme protocol the standard covers many firms who carry out conveyancing in Canterbury.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one close by in Canterbury I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Canterbury for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Canterbury. I've land on a site which seems to have the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Am in the process of buying my 1st house in Canterbury. Conveyancing lawyer already instructed. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not appropriate as the house was only constructed in 1997.
At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. As the premises is over ten years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report may suffice. The report should highlight any obvious problems and recommend additional investigation if appropriate. If there are any signs of problems obtain a comprehensive structural survey.