At what point can the exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Horsham and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Horsham you are invited in to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we work with offer a national conveyancing service and provide as equally detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the sale agreement is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Horsham)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Horsham completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 premises 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.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Horsham it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the counsel of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Horsham or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Horsham differ, so it's advisable to obtain at least three fee estimates from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I have just appointed agents to market my basement flat in Horsham. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, but I have recently had a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the service charge as usual because all rents and maintenance charges should be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Horsham, conveyancing was carried out in 2004. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Horsham with an extended lease are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2091

With 66 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £11,400 and £13,200 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

My partner is purchasing a basement flat in Horsham. He has received a fee estimate by the conveyancer suggested by the selling agents and it came to £1245 . It was eight years ago since I sold and purchased a house and the bill was £500. Have charges really gone up that much?

You should contact 3 or 4 local Horsham conveyancing firms seeking prices. You should base your decision not only on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response was.