We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Miles Platting?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Miles Platting.

I require expedited conveyancing in Miles Platting as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Miles Platting the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How does conveyancing in Miles Platting differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Miles Platting contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because developers in Miles Platting tend to purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Miles Platting or who has acted in the same development.

My husband and I are novice buyers - agreed a price, yet the property agent advised that the vendor will only proceed if we appoint their recommended solicitors as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Miles Platting

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your preferred Miles Platting conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn their estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by HQ.

We expect to complete our sale of a £225,000 apartment in Miles Platting next Friday. The management company has quoted £420 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Miles Platting?

Miles Platting conveyancing on leasehold apartments more often than not necessitates the buyer’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it is above £800. The management information fee demanded by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that one has little option but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.

Miles Platting Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

This question is important as a) areas may cause problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have all the details Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building? Is there a share of the freehold?