My partner’s mother is a conveyancing practitioner. I anticipate that I can be offered mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Eccleston?
It’s advisable to seek multiple conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this site. The amounts will be different but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
Can you suggest a Lloyds TSB Bank accepted Eccleston conveyancing firm who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to go for a local Eccleston firm or a factory type comparison site?
We can recommend some very good Eccleston conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Eccleston. Go in to a couple of firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your requirements together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Select the one that you are most comfortable with.
My wife and I are selling our property in Eccleston and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Eccleston lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a national conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Eccleston. Having lived in Eccleston for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Eccleston differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Eccleston approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because builders in Eccleston tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Eccleston or who has acted in the same development.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Eccleston and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Eccleston is one of our numerous areas of the UK in which our lawyers are located
Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Eccleston with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Eccleston can be reduced where you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the buyers’ solicitors. You may think that you are aware of the number of years left on your lease but you should double-check by asking your conveyancers. A buyer’s conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the lease term is less than 80 years. It is therefore essential at an as soon as possible that you consider whether the lease term requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale. Some Eccleston leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their lawyers. Many freeholders or Management Companies in Eccleston charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management information sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Eccleston.
I acquired a basement flat in Eccleston, conveyancing formalities finalised November 2001. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Eccleston with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2083
With only 59 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £20,900 and £24,200 plus costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.