My friend's uncle is a solicitor. I hope that I will be offered mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Hulme?
You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that prices will be different but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is true with most professions.
When reading moneysavingexpert.com for a high-quality solicitor in Hulme, most advise that I must instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's leading mortgage companies. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Hulme is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS lawyers.
I completed on my apartment on 12 April and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Hulme said it would be registered inside ten days. Are transfers in Hulme particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Hulme is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hulme ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a loan on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hulme. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hulme especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Hulme.
My business partner and I are hoping to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Hulme for below 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Hulme, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Hulme. I've chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities 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?