Please could you suggest a National Westminster Bank sanctioned Costessey conveyancing solicitor that can complete within 10 days? Would it be better to use a high street Costessey practice or a nationwide comparison site?
We can recommend some very good Costessey conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Costessey. Approach some well established firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your expectations together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on speed. Select the one that you trust.
We are selling our house in Costessey and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Costessey. We have lived in Costessey for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Costessey?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Costessey. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Costessey in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to give a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Costessey. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Costessey to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
How difficult is it to change conveyancer as I have to choose one who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing list. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Costessey round the corner but he is not accepted by Clydesdale
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Costessey on the Clydesdale panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Costessey. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Costessey and beyond.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Costessey. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Costessey ?
The majority of houses in Costessey are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Costessey so you should seriously consider looking for a Costessey conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.