I selected a high street solicitor for our conveyancing in High Wycombe yesterday. After carefully reading the Ts and Cs I seeI am liable for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or select an internet conveyancing company who offer no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in High Wycombe?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to counteract those conveyances that do not proceed. Also remember that these deals rarely cover expenses for instance High Wycombe conveyancing search charges.
We are selling our house in High Wycombe and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in High Wycombe. We have lived in High Wycombe for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I was pointed in your direction by a number of estate agents in High Wycombe to choose a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to market your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to make any commission for sending work to this site. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I am a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in High Wycombe. We are not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?
They would need to be very bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been sent? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new lawyer and get the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in High Wycombe
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my lease in High Wycombe. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing High Wycombe.
Leasehold Conveyancing in High Wycombe - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing
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It would be prudent to discover as much as you can about the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters such as the tidiness of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely how they are spending the funds. What is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent? Does the lease have in excess of 82 years unexpired?
I am contemplating appointing a web based lawyer ahead of a High Wycombe conveyancing practice. Should I ‘stay local’?
There are advantages of having the opportunity to visit a local High Wycombe conveyancing solicitor for example
- signing papers on short notice
- sometimes being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard conveyancing
- the ability to complain if matters are not going as expected
When comparing quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent High Wycombe high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies seem to offer cheap prices, but have burried 'extras' in the small print.