I hired a high street solicitor for our conveyancing in Bookham recently. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions I seewe are responsible for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Would I be best advised to appoint an internet solicitor practice promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Bookham?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to counteract those transactions that do not proceed. You should be mindful that such schemes generally do not protect you from outlay such your Bookham conveyancing search costs.
Completed the sale of my flat in Bookham last May but our buyer keeps texting daily complaining that their conveyancer needs to hear from mine. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?
Following your house sale your lawyer should forward the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where appropriate, your solicitor must also send confirmation that the home loan has been paid off to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion tasks peculiar conveyancing in Bookham.
What can a local search reveal regarding the property I am purchasing in Bookham?
Bookham conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Searches UK The local search plays an important part in many a Bookham conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.
I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Bookham I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Bookham suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
If you need a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.
Am I right to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Bookham conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are numerous players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest lawyers to appoint. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to choose your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that most lenders specify a panel list of law firms you must use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.