We decided to go with a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Godstone recently. After carefully reading the small print I notewe are liable for costs even if the movedoes not happen. Should I go with them or appoint a web based solicitor practice promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Godstone?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to offset those cases that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that these promotions tend not to protect you from expenditure by way of example Godstone conveyancing search fees.
I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Godstone. The vast majority the appartments are already disposed of. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Godstone?
If you are acquiring a property with the assistance of a mortgage, your lender will need some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Godstone conveyancing searches are optional. No doubt your conveyancer, will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should not go ahead without searches, but he or she has a professional duty to do this. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you insist that your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or it may be necessary to find a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Godstone.
Me and my brother have a renovated Edwardian house in Godstone. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Godstone and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
How does conveyancing in Godstone differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Godstone contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because developers in Godstone tend to buy the real estate, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Godstone or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Godstone before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend not grant a loan on such a house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Godstone. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Godstone to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Godstone. I have land on a site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I 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?