What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Hackenthorpe

Do not opt for the cheapest Hackenthorpe conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

I have a mortgage with Clydesdale for my property in Hackenthorpe. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Clydesdale?

You must advise Clydesdale in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Clydesdale’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Clydesdale will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Clydesdale directly. You need not do this via a Clydesdale conveyancing panel lawyer.

After shopping around on the internet I have found a Hackenthorpe solicitor having checked that they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Barclays will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Barclays will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Hackenthorpe postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Hackenthorpe.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Hackenthorpe took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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.

About to purchase a new build flat in Hackenthorpe. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hackenthorpe

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

Am I right to be concerned about third parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Hackenthorpe conveyancing company?

As with many professional services, often suggestions from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are numerous people with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may recommend solicitors to instruct. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that most banks operate an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for leasehold sale conveyancing in Hackenthorpe. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, no onward purchase. Got a quote from a conveyancer for £900 plus VAT which is a tad expensive given that its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Hackenthorpe?

Given that it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT is likely to be about the lowest for a Hackenthorpe solicitor firm.