Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Rawtenstall who completed the legal work 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a loan from Halifax. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper online property lawyer?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are prepared to invest time scrutinising costs you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were happy with the assistance the firm provided you couldcome to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to check that the conveyancer can represent Halifax. You can employ our search tool to find a Rawtenstall conveyancing firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Rawtenstall.
I am considering applying for a Coventry BS mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Rawtenstall with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Coventry BS ?
There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Coventry BS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.
Should our solicitor be raising enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Rawtenstall.
The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Rawtenstall. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Rawtenstall, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the buyer or by their lawyers which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Rawtenstall. The conventional set of property information forms given to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual question of the seller to find out if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past which is not notified by the owner, then a purchaser could issue a claim for damages as a result of such an incorrect reply. A buyer’s conveyancers should also order an enviro report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries will need to be carried out.
About to purchase a new build flat in Rawtenstall. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rawtenstall
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Rawtenstall I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Rawtenstall suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
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