I was referred a conveyancer who has given a fee calculation of £1350 for fixed fee conveyancing in Poynton. I’m hoping to sell a Georgian property for £250,000. This sounds too much. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Poynton?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are happy to invest time scrutinising prices you could reduce the fees slightly by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you maylive to rue choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to ensure the solicitor can also act for your lender. You can make use of our comparison tool to find a Poynton conveyancing practice on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Poynton.
I am hoping to complete my purchase in Poynton next Thursday. My property lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?
All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 conditions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Poynton.
We are selling our house in Poynton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Poynton. We have lived in Poynton for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)
I have recentlyfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Poynton for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Poynton conveyancing specialists.
We're new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the agent has warned us that the vendor will only proceed if we instruct their recommended solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Poynton
We suspect that the seller is not behind this requirement. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are genuine buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to appoint your own,trusted Poynton conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by corporate headquarters.
How and when do I incur stamp duty payable for my Poynton property purchase?
Most solicitors tend to complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Poynton purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty payable on your behalf.