I was recommended to a conveyancer who has quoted £1350 for fixed fee conveyancing in Frampton on Severn. I am selling a newly refurbished house for £150,000. This appears over the top. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Frampton on Severn?

The quote is fractionally on the high side. If you are content to invest time comparing quotes you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you maycome to rue opting for an an unknown solicitor. Remember to enquire that the firm can represent your lender. Do employ our comparison tool to choose a Frampton on Severn conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Frampton on Severn.

I am hoping to move into my new home in Frampton on Severn next Tuesday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What risks does the mortgage company expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These obligations are not specific to conveyancing in Frampton on Severn.

I require fast conveyancing in Frampton on Severn as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Frampton on Severn the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but reside in Frampton on Severn. My solicitor (based 300 kilometers from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Frampton on Severn to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Frampton on Severn based

I own a leasehold flat in Frampton on Severn. Conveyancing and Virgin Money mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Frampton on Severn who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Frampton on Severn conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I own a split level flat in Frampton on Severn, conveyancing formalities finalised May 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Frampton on Severn with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2083

With just 64 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £14,300 and £16,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.