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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Alexandra Park

AssumingI were to acquire a freehold homein Alexandra Park for cash and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Alexandra Park?

Any savings you would gain would be isolated to the Alexandra Park conveyancing searches. A conveyancing practitioner is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the sellers lawyer, SDLT submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it won't be meaningful.

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Alexandra Park?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Alexandra Park or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for conflict between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the seller, selling agent and sometimes a mortgage company. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Alexandra Park an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the transaction whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a definite increase of a "blame" culture- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your lawyer above the other players when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Alexandra Park is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Alexandra Park are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Alexandra Park you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Alexandra Park may ascertain 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 premises.

What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Alexandra Park?

At this site get an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Alexandra Park. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have kick-back deals with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the most commission, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Alexandra Park

My fiance and I yesterday discovered that one of the directors of the law firm handling the purchase conveyancing in Alexandra Park is is the sister of the owners that we are buying from. Is this permitted?

As long as there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. If you are needing a home loan then the mortgage company may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Barclays plc as of 9/4/2024, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

Yes, in the circumstances stated in 1.15 of Part 1 of the Handbook provided there is no conflict of interest.

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