We see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Devon?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Devon.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Devon and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to commercial tenants, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Devon is one of our hundreds of areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based
We are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Devon. I am am starting to be disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been issued? If so you will need to inform them of the replacement lawyer and ensure the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid added fees and delays. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Devon
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Devon conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Devon conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Devon conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Devon, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Similar properties in Devon with over 90 years remaining are worth £181,000. The ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2075
With just 51 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £30,400 and £35,200 as well as professional fees.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
My sealed bid on property in Devon has been accepted, the owner does however have a tied purchase. The sellers have submitted an offer on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and has viewings of other apartments booked. I have selected a local conveyancing lawyer in Devon. What should be my next step? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Kent Reliance?
It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain given your reluctance to incur costs prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Devon conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should check that your solicitor is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. As to the subsequent steps this very much dictated by the specifics of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a rising market some home buyers would apply for the mortgage with Kent Reliance and arrange for the survey and only if it comes back ok would they request their property lawyer to press on with searches.