Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Westbury even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example where I intend to buy a shop in Westbury with a mortgage from Virgin Money?

Our comparison service is primarily utilised to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Westbury but we have listed at the end of this page a few Westbury commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Virgin Money

I am buying a garden flat in Westbury. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Westbury you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Westbury.

I require expedited conveyancing in Westbury as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Westbury the following are examples of issues that can show up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Westbury prior to retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Westbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Westbury especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Westbury.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Westbury. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Westbury ?

The majority of houses in Westbury are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Westbury so you should seriously consider looking for a Westbury conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

Westbury Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other major work is due in the near future that will be shared between the tenants and could well materially increase the the service charges or require a specific payment. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Who takes charge for maintaining and repairing the block?