Our family solicitor has quoted just over a thousand pound for freehold conveyancing in Penge. I am selling a purpose built detached home for £200,000. Is this expensive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Penge?
The costs illustration is fractionally on the expensive side. Where you are willing to expend time comparing costs you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you maylive to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Don't forget to enquire the firm can also act for your bank. Do utilise our comparison tool to find a Penge conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Penge.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my rented apartment in Penge by 3/8/2026. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice on a rental until you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and ask them to they seek the assistance the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve
About to purchase a new build flat in Penge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Penge
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Penge prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Penge. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Should I be suspicious by estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Penge conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all recommend lawyers to retain. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to choose your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that some lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your conveyancing.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Penge. I happened to chance upon a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? 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?