After what seems like an age a loan offer from NatWest for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom flat is coming imminently. Could you recommend a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Brantham?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Brantham. We can offer you affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be swayed by brokers offering £99 conveyancing in Brantham. The optimum result, in deciding on cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up invoiced for extras and still not get the service required.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Brantham in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks may not grant a loan on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Brantham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Am I right to be concerned about third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Brantham conveyancing company?

As with lots of professional services, often referrals from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend solicitors to appoint. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own lawyer. Don't forget that some banks specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Brantham conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Brantham conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Brantham conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

Brantham Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? For many Brantham leaseholds the cost for major works are not included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Brantham obliged leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. Be sure to investigate if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Brantham. If you like the apartmentin Brantham but your cat can’t live with you then you will be faced hard determination.

Are Brantham conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to issue clear conveyancing costs?

Contained within the Solicitors Code of Conduct are prescriptive rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not to be regarded as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, represent the Law Society’s perspective of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Brantham or further afield.