Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Salisbury who conducted the legals 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a home loan from TSB. I am now being quoted double. Should I hunt for an alternative conveyancer?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are content to invest time scrutinising quotes you may be able to reduce the fees slightly by say £125. That being said, providing that you were content with the assistance the firm gave you maycome to rue choosing an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to check the firm can represent TSB. You can use our search tool to find a Salisbury conveyancing firm on the TSB approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Salisbury.
I have todaybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Salisbury for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make 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 Salisbury conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Salisbury differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Salisbury approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Salisbury typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Salisbury or who has acted in the same development.
Do I need to be concerned that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Salisbury conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of professional services, often input from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend solicitors to appoint. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there exists a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are free to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that some banks have an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.
My uncle has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Salisbury. Should I use them?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Salisbury conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor that you are contemplating using.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Salisbury conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Salisbury conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Salisbury conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?
Salisbury Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying
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The answer will be helpful as a) areas may result in problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have complete disclosure The best form of lease structure is if the freehold interest is owned by the leaseholders. In this situation the lessees benefit from control and although a managing agent is usually retained if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.