My friend's step-father is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I will be offered mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Shaftesbury?
It’s a good idea to get multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
Do the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Shaftesbury?
There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out 24hr exchanges. You should call us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Shaftesbury costs more?
Shaftesbury leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I acquired my house on 9 May and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Shaftesbury advises it should be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Shaftesbury uniquely lengthy to register?
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Shaftesbury registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration occurs once the new owner is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not typically top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
I'm purchasing a new build house in Shaftesbury benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative advised me not reveal to my solicitor about this side-deal as it could put at risk my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
How do I use your search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in Shaftesbury on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
First choose a lender such as Barclays , Skipton Building Society or Alliance & Leicester then type in your preferred area for example Shaftesbury. Conveyancing firms in Shaftesbury and beyond should be identified.