We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Caterham listed by you but stumbled across alternative quotes on the internet seem less pricey – how come?
There are many firms of conveyancing organisations promoting so-called cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalfees result in the final invoice totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges listed in terms of engagement should be equitable and be applied The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Caterham clearly state all charges for a residential conveyancing transaction.
Will my lawyer be making enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Caterham.
Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers dealing with homes in Caterham. There are those who acquire a property in Caterham, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.
Lawyers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that can be carried out by the buyer or by their solicitors which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Caterham. The standard property information forms supplied to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the seller to find out if the property has historically flooded. If the residence has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a claim for damages resulting from an misleading answer. The purchaser’s conveyancers should also carry out an enviro report. This will higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be made.
I purchased a renovated Edwardian house in Caterham. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Santander. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Caterham and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Caterham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Caterham
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
My husband and I are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Caterham. I am not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A lawyer would have to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you must advise them of the new lawyer and have the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental charges and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Caterham
I note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Caterham conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for my own house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the lender conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Caterham.