Why would one use a Old Coulsdon conveyancing solicitors firm when online conveyancers are less expensive?

To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Old Coulsdon and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the lowest priced Old Coulsdon conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a stressful move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to progress making sure that you are regularly updated. If you ever need to call the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Old Coulsdon?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Old Coulsdon and elsewhere in England and Wales is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of room for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. For example, the vendor, selling agent and on occasion the mortgage company. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Old Coulsdon an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose interest is to protect your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of obstruction in Old Coulsdon house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Old Coulsdon.

My husband and I may need to sub-let our Old Coulsdon ground floor flat temporarily due to a new job. We instructed a Old Coulsdon conveyancing practice in 2001 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

A small minority of properties in Old Coulsdon do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Old Coulsdon. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum payable for a lease extension?

if there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Old Coulsdon property is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 75 years.

Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the mortgage company approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the bank conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.