My friend's brother is a solicitor. I suspect that I'll be able to get preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Maxton?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst quotes may contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is true with most professions.
I am considering applying for a Barclays mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Maxton with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Barclays ?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel, but Barclays would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
Will our conveyancer be making enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Maxton.
Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Maxton. Some people will buy a property in Maxton, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.
Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that may be initiated by the buyer or by their solicitors which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Maxton. The conventional set of property information forms sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual question of the seller to find out if the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could bring a compensation claim stemming from an incorrect answer. A buyer’s lawyers may also order an enviro search. This should disclose whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be carried out.
3 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Maxton concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Maxton ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via 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 Maxton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a house in Swansea but live in Maxton. My conveyancer (approximately 250 kilometers from merequires that I execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Maxton to witness this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Maxton