I instructed a Fenton based firm for our conveyancing in Fenton last week. Upon checking the small print I seeI am responsible for fees even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or choose an internet firm advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Fenton?
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 more expensive to counteract those conveyances that abort. Dont forget that such schemes tend not to cover disbursements such your Fenton conveyancing search charges.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a Fenton based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the the likelihood is that give you one of their panel conveyancers if you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Call the mortgage company and determine if they offer you a cash alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Fenton.
My friend suggested that if I am buying in Fenton I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is occasionally included in the estimate for your Fenton conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Fenton around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Fenton Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Fenton.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Fenton?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Fenton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Fenton is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Fenton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Fenton you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Fenton may ascertain 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 premises.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Fenton for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
You can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training purposes.