My fiance’s dad is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Coulsdon?
It’s prudent to seek multiple conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. You will notice that amounts seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Coulsdon?
You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel lawyers if you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Contact the bank to determine if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Coulsdon.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Coulsdon ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Coulsdon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Given that I am about to spend over three hundred thousand on a property in Coulsdon I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning theconveyancing prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Coulsdon.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Coulsdon should be the figure that you end up paying.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Coulsdon. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Coulsdon ?
Most houses in Coulsdon are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Coulsdon in which case you should be shopping around for a Coulsdon conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Coulsdon conveyancing firm to represent me?
Where there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the sum to be paid.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Coulsdon residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case related to 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 75 years.
I am an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a property in Coulsdon which is to be marketed. The bungalow is unregistered at the Land Registry and I'm advised that many buyers solicitors will insist that it is completed before they will proceed. What's the procedure for this?
In the situation that you have set out it seems prudent to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.