Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Midsomer Norton who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Barclays Direct. I am now being charged double. Better the devil I know or do I try and find an alternative property lawyer?
The estimate fees seem a bit high. Where you are willing to invest time comparing prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, if you were content with the legal work the firm offered you couldcome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to ensure that the conveyancer can also act for Barclays Direct. Do employ our search tool to find a Midsomer Norton conveyancing firm on the Barclays Direct member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Midsomer Norton.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?
Given that you are now exchanged you will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of priority as you are faced with a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the purchase. An auction property will have a corresponding legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor will need. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction papers may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You need to give this to the lawyer instructed by you ASAP. You also need to ensure that you have funds organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.
I am buying a victorian detached house in Midsomer Norton. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property involve investigations to see if these works were previously refused?
Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Midsomer Norton can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of works or require the consent of another owner. Many works call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Clydesdale are being problematic. The Midsomer Norton solicitor who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Clydesdale are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Clydesdale have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Clydesdale have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Clydesdale may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Midsomer Norton before retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Midsomer Norton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
Do I need to be concerned about brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Midsomer Norton conveyancing company?
As is the case with many service providers, often suggestions from connections can be very helpful. Nevertheless there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all recommend solicitors to choose. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to choose your own conveyancer. Don't forget that most mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your transaction.
Two months into a sale of a flat in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing is fine but we are being charged an extortionate amount from the managing agents. So far we have paid £225 for a leasehold management pack and then another £118 for responses to questions supplied by the purchaser's solicitor.
Your conveyancer will unlikely have any sway over the level of the bill for this information but the average fee for the information for Midsomer Norton leasehold property is £360. When it comes to Midsomer Norton conveyancing transactions it is customary for the vendor to pay for these costs. The freeholder or their agents are not duty bound to address such questions although many will agree to do so - albeit often at high prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no legislation that requires fixed fees for administrative tasks. There is no prescriptive time frame by which they are required to provide the information.