We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Kent found using your comparison tool but have come across some other quotes via the web look cheaper – how come?
There are plenty of conveyancing organisations promoting pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalcharges end up with the final invoice markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements fees contained in terms and conditions should be transparent and reasonable invoiced The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Kent set out all legal fees for the property you intend tobuy.
Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Kent costs more?
Kent leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I need some fast conveyancing in Kent as I am faced with a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Kent the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Kent. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Kent of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
About to purchase a new build flat in Kent. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kent
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Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Kent. Should I find my own conveyancer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Kent conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have used the solicitor that you are considering.