Why would I instruct a Witney conveyancing company given that online alternatives are so much cheaper?
By all means make sure that you compare conveyancing costs in Witney and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t be focused with sourcing the cheapest Witney conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of continuity that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on headway making sure that you are never in the dark. If you ever need to call the office you will know who to ask for and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
Can the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site perform right to buy conveyancing in Witney?
We work with a number of conveyancing experts carrying out right to buy transactions Please contact us in order to obtain a conveyancing quote.
I purchased a freehold residence in Witney but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Witney and has limited impact for conveyancing in Witney but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Witney before instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Witney. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Witney and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act gives protection to business leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Witney is one of our many locations in which our lawyers are based
My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent informed us that the seller will only move forward if we appoint their preferred conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Witney
It is highly unlikely the sellers are behind this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine buyer is counter productive. Try to communicate with the owners directly and explain that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to use your preferred Witney conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will give the estate agent a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by head office.