2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in West Moors concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I have been pointed in your direction by two or three local estate agents in West Moors to locate a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your site over alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t give any financial incentive for directing people our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but I am based in West Moors. My lawyer (based 260 miles awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in West Moors who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are West Moors based

Completion is due on our sale of a £200,000 flat in West Moors next week. The freeholder has quoted £372 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in West Moors?

West Moors conveyancing on leasehold apartments usually necessitates the purchaser’s conveyancer submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address these enquiries the majority will be willing to assist. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it exceeds £800. The management information fee invoiced by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration charges, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. In reality one has little choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to exchange contracts with the buyer.

West Moors Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

Best to be warned whether window replacement or some other major work is due shortly to be shared amongst the leasehold owners and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance costs or require a specific invoice. Is there a share of the freehold? Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that will likely increase the service costs?

We are soon to exchange on the purchase a house in West Moors but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have negotiated recompense from the seller of five thousand pounds taking the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process but the lender will not permit this. Why were they approached?

Any lawyer listed on a bank conveyancing panel is required to disclose to the bank of any variations to the purchase amount. If you did not allow your lawyer to disclose the price change to your lender then they would need to refrain from representing you and the bank.