My best friend’s uncle is a conveyancer. I expect that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Knutsford?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst quotes may contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service perform attended exchange conveyancing in Knutsford?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out personalised exchanges. You should contact us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as a 1st time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Knutsford. Do I pick up the keys to the house on completion from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Knutsford?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be called to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this happens between 1 and 3pm.

When it comes to lenders such as HSBC, do Knutsford property lawyers face a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Knutsford. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Knutsford for my house move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training reasons.

Last December I purchased a leasehold house in Knutsford. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Knutsford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? Does the lease include onerous restrictions? Are there any major works in the planning that will increase the service costs?