Just been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Liss who conducted the legals 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a loan from Platform Home Loans Ltd. I am now being charged double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The charges appear a tad high. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were satisfied with the service the firm gave you maycome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to check that the solicitor can represent Platform Home Loans Ltd. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Liss conveyancing firm on the Platform Home Loans Ltd approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Liss.

Last December we completed a house move in Liss. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Liss?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Liss. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information is misleading, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Liss.

When does exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Liss and am I required to be at the lawyers office?

Where you are near to our conveyancing solicitors in Liss you are welcome to come in to sign the paperwork. However, the law practices we work with provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give as equally diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not the point of no return. A signed contract simply enables the firm to address the formalities when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Liss)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My property lawyer in Liss is not on the Barclays Direct Conveyancing Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor even though they are excluded from the Barclays Direct approved list?

The limited options available to you here include:

1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Liss lawyers but Barclays Direct will need to use a solicitor on their panel. This will result in additional overall legal charges as well as result in frustration.
2. Get an alternative solicitor to to deal with the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the Barclays Direct panel

I would like to let out my leasehold flat in Liss. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Notwithstanding that your previous Liss conveyancing solicitor is not around you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the apartment. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain consent from your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.

Liss Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Does this lease have more than 90 years left? It would be sensible to discover if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Liss. If you like the propertyin Liss however your cat is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult choice.