I decided to go with a Eastbourne based firm for my conveyancing in Eastbourne last week. After carefully reading the Terms I noteI am responsible for fees even if the sale doesn't happen. Would I be best advised to choose an internet lawyer advertising no completion no cost conveyancing in Eastbourne?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to neutralise those conveyances that abort. Do bear in mind that these schemes generally do not cover outlay such as Eastbourne conveyancing search costs.
Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool carry out conveyancing in Eastbourne by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. Do e-mail us to secure a costs illustration and details as to availability.
I am purchasing a new build flat in Eastbourne. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Eastbourne you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Eastbourne.
My wife and I are downsizing from our home in Eastbourne and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Eastbourne conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Eastbourne. We have lived in Eastbourne for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should 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)
The deeds to our property are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Eastbourne 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?
In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor should know exactly where to look for all the relevant paperwork so you can buy or sell your property without any difficulty. If copies can’t be located, your conveyancer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the premises.
There are only 72 years remaining on my lease in Eastbourne. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Eastbourne.
I purchased a basement flat in Eastbourne, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Eastbourne with over 90 years remaining are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2100
With 75 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.