My partner’s uncle is a property lawyer. I expect that I will receive mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames?
You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. Whilst amounts do contrast greatly but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with most professions
Do I need to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Richmond Upon Thames?
Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Richmond Upon Thames to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Richmond Upon Thames is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?
Flying freeholds in Richmond Upon Thames are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Richmond Upon Thames you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Richmond Upon Thames may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.