My best friend’s step-father is a conveyancer. I anticipate that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Ware?
Do contrast pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. The charges may vary but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.
We are soon to exchange buying a house in Ware but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree recompense from the owner in the sum of £2k in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however Coventry BS are not allowing this. Should they have been informed?
Any conveyancer that is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Coventry BS of any amendments to the sale price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to notify the price change to Coventry BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Coventry BS and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Ware.
five months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Ware took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ware prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a mortgage on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ware. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ware especially if they are familiar with such properties in Ware.
My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Ware. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have experience in using the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Ware based conveyancer who is on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
In the event that you have not formally instructed a conveyancer to do anything for you and have just received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Ware that you're considering.