Having been recommended your service we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Ely endorsed on your site but stumbled across some other estimates on the internet look cheaper – why is this?
There are numerous solicitors advertising so-called cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not additionalfees result in the closing invoice totally different to the one you expected. According to the Legal Ombudsman charges contained in terms of engagement should be transparent and reasonable raised The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Ely specify all charges for the property you intend topurchase.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Ely and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Ely lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Ely. We have lived in Ely for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may 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 illness)
How does conveyancing in Ely differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ely contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Ely usually 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 property lawyers 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 Ely or who has acted in the same development.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Ely. I have discover a site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
All being well we will complete our sale of a £175,000 garden flat in Ely in just under a week. The managing agents has quoted £396 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Ely?
Ely conveyancing on leasehold flats ordinarily involves fees being raised by managing agents :
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Completing pre-exchange questions
Where consent is required before sale in Ely
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Ely Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that will increase the service fees? How much is the ground rent and service charge?
Do I have to attend the offices of the bank conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Ely as it will be easier to attend their offices if necessary.
As opposed to 15 years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Ely.