Why would one use a Lancashire conveyancing practice given that online conveyancers are so much cheaper?
To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Lancashire and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t become consumed with getting the cheapest Lancashire conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a stressful house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. Emails can't be as helpful as a telephone discussion and can never replicate a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you as to progress and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to contact the firm you will know who you need to speak to and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site handle conveyancing in Lancashire by way of an attended exchange?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct one day exchanges. Do e-mail us to receive a fee calculation and details as to dates.
Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Lancashire conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel?
Lancashire conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.
We are planning on selling our property in Lancashire and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Lancashire. Having lived in Lancashire for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Lancashire for my house move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training reasons.
Last July I purchased a leasehold property in Lancashire. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I acquired a 1 bedroom flat in Lancashire, conveyancing was carried out in 2011. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Lancashire with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2090
With 65 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.