My friend's step-father is a solicitor. I hope that I can be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Houghton Regis?
Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges will be different but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.
My partner and I swapping mortgage lender for our maisonette in Houghton Regis with Clydesdale. We have a son 18 who lives with us. Our solicitor requested us to identify any adults other than ourselves who lives in the flat. The solicitor has now sent a form for our son to sign, waiving any legal rights in the event that the flat is repossessed. I have two questions (1) Is this document specific to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we remortgaged 4 years ago (2) Does our son by signing this compromise his entitlement to inherit the property?
First, rest assured that your Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Clydesdale. This is solely used to protect Clydesdale if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Clydesdale had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.
When looking at mumsnet.com for a cheap lawyer in Houghton Regis, most advise that I should look for a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's major mortgage companies. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Houghton Regis is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS solicitors.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Houghton Regis ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Houghton Regis. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Houghton Regis especially if they are familiar with such properties in Houghton Regis.
My company is wishing to take over a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Houghton Regis for below 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Houghton Regis, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or telephone us so that we can supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Houghton Regis for my purchase. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
You may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.