My fiance’s mother is a solicitor. I hope that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Gerrards Cross?
You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. The quotes do be different but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
My wife and I are getting closer to an exchange on a property in Gerrards Cross and my mum and dad have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancer. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my conveyancer needs to disclose this to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the mortgage company regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?
Your conveyancer is obliged to check with mortgage company to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I am assisting my aunt sell her flat in Gerrards Cross. Does the conveyancer order an energy assessment or do I organise this?
After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s became a mandatory part of moving house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned prior to the property being marketed. This is not a task that law firms normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Gerrards Cross conveyancing solicitor they may be able to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable Gerrards Cross energy assessors
About to purchase maisonette in Gerrards Cross. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Gerrards Cross solicitor is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.
Skipton have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Gerrards Cross has been accepted, what happens next?
Your estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure the property lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Contact Skipton or the broker and finish off any relevant documentation. Skipton will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Skipton will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Gerrards Cross.
It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Gerrards Cross concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Gerrards Cross. I happened to land on a site which looks to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? 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?
What are my options where I am not happy with the property lawyer who carried out our conveyancing in Gerrards Cross?
We live in an imperfect world, and unfortunately sometimes matters do not go as planned. However there is recourse where you were not happy with your conveyancing in Gerrards Cross. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancer to their governing body. If things still aren’t resolved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.