We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Shefford recommended on your site but stumbled across alternative estimates on the internet appear less pricey – how come?

There are numerous firms promoting self styled £99 conveyancing, but additionalcosts end up with the final fee mounting up beyond all recognition. Solicitors ought to ensure costs outlined in terms of engagement should be honest and reasonable and be applied The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Shefford specify all charges for a standard conveyancing matter.

I am buying a 3 bedroom semi in Shefford. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will legal conveyancing on the property include checks to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your conveyancer will check the deeds as conveyancing in Shefford can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Some works call for local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

Is there a list of UBS panel conveyancers in Shefford on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few lending institutions make their panel listings viewable over the internet. If you are in need of a Shefford solicitor on the UBS please make the most of our facility.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Shefford. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the main cause of stalling in Shefford house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Shefford.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a property in Newport but live in Shefford. My lawyer (who is 250 miles from meneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Shefford who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Shefford based

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Shefford. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is registered - and most are in Shefford - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Shefford Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

Who is in charge of the block? It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is pending to be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or require a specific invoice.