I selected a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Halifax last week. Reviewing the official terms of business I seewe are on the hook for charges even if the dealdoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and use a web based lawyer advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Halifax?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to cover those transactions that do not proceed. Please beware that these promotions rarely cover outlay for instance Halifax conveyancing search costs.
In reading moneysavingexpert.com for an affordable lawyer in Halifax, many comment that I must instruct a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's biggest mortgage companies. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Halifax is one of the many areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.
I purchased my home on 3 March and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Halifax advises it would be dealt with inside ten days. Are properties in Halifax particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Halifax registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any 3rd persons or bodies. At present roughly 80% of such applications are completed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place after the new owner has moved in to the property therefore an expedited registration is not typically an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Halifax is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Halifax are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Halifax you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Halifax 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.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Halifax and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides protection to business tenants, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Halifax
We are four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Halifax. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
They would have to be very poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and have the loan are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Halifax