We opted for a local firm for our conveyancing in Fenstanton yesterday. Looking through the small print I seeI am on the hook for charges even if the dealdoes not proceed. Would I be best advised to instruct a web based conveyancing company advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Fenstanton?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to counteract the conveyances that abort. Dont forget that these promotions rarely cover expenses for instance Fenstanton conveyancing search expenses.
At what point will exchange of contracts take place for domestic conveyancing in Fenstanton and do I need to attend the lawyers branch?
Where you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Fenstanton you are invited in to sign documents. That being said, the firms we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Fenstanton)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
My relative advised me that where I am purchasing in Fenstanton I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is usually included in the estimate for your Fenstanton conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Fenstanton around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Fenstanton.
Me and my brother have a semi-detached Edwardian property in Fenstanton. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Barnsley Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Fenstanton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Fenstanton is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Fenstanton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Fenstanton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Fenstanton may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Fenstanton. I have chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
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?